2024 Best Acting Schools in Texas
4
Colleges in Texas
77
Acting Degrees Awarded
If you plan on majoring in
acting, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #323 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
College Factual looked at 4 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Acting Schools in Texas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 77 degrees in acting to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great Acting School
Your choice of acting school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for acting schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Acting Rankings by Degree Level
The acting school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Acting Schools in Texas.
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Best Schools for Acting in Texas
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the acting degree levels they offer.
Top Texas Schools in Acting
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In TX
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in acting. UT Austin is a very large public university located in the city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #36 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.
There were about 10 acting students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in acting from The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In TX
Every student pursuing a degree in acting has to check out Texas Christian University. TCU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Fort Worth. A Best Colleges rank of #80 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means TCU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 10 acting students who graduated with this degree at TCU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in acting from Texas Christian University
It's difficult to beat Baylor University if you want to pursue a degree in acting. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were roughly 22 acting students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in acting from Baylor University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In TX
Saint Edward's University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in acting. Located in the large city of Austin, St. Edward's University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 43rd out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were about 13 acting students who graduated with this degree at St. Edward's University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in acting from Saint Edward’s University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TX
KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in acting. KD Conservatory is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the city of Dallas.
There were approximately 22 acting students who graduated with this degree at KD Conservatory in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in acting from KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts
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