by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in District of Columbia to review for the 2025 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in District of Columbia ranking.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in District of Columbia list, to help you choose the best school for you. 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 theater degree levels they offer.
American University is a good decision for students interested in a degree in drama & theater arts. The American University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.
Students who graduate with their degree from the theater program report average early career earnings of $23,979.
More information about a degree in drama & theater arts from American UniversityExplore all the Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 334 | 754 |
| New York | 333 | 2,536 |
| Maryland | 279 | 179 |
| New Jersey | 273 | 210 |
Drama & Theater Arts is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 27 |
| Acting | 16 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 14 |
| Musical Theater | 13 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 132 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 99 |
| Music | 80 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 60 |
| Arts & Media Management | 54 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 13 |
| Dance | 5 |
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