by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for directing & theatrical production students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 6 degrees in directing & theatrical production to qualified students.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Directing & Theatrical Production Schools in California ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the directing and theatrical production degree levels they offer.
University of California - San Diego is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in directing & theatrical production. UCSD is a fairly large public university located in the city of La Jolla.More information about a degree in directing & theatrical production from University of California - San Diego
Pepperdine University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in directing & theatrical production. Located in the suburb of Malibu, Pepperdine is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a degree in directing & theatrical production from Pepperdine University
Explore all the Best Directing & Theatrical Production Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 831 | 8 |
| Oregon | 587 | 0 |
Directing & Theatrical Production is one of 11 different types of Drama & Theater Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 1,862 |
| Acting | 381 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 326 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 134 |
| Musical Theater | 48 |
| Costume Design | 26 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 24 |
| Comedy Writing and Performance | 2 |
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