by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Musical Theater Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 161 bachelor's degrees in musical theater during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The musical theatre bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for musical theater students working on their bachelor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Musical Theater Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list to help you make the college decision.
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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for musical theater students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It's hard to beat Elon University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in musical theater. Located in the suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in musical theater from Elon University
Shenandoah University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in musical theater. Shenandoah is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Winchester.More information about a bachelor’s in musical theater from Shenandoah University
Florida Southern College is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in musical theater. Located in the midsize city of Lakeland, Florida Southern is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in musical theater from Florida Southern College
Samford University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in musical theater. Located in the large suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in musical theater from Samford University
Anderson University South Carolina is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Anderson.More information about a bachelor’s in musical theater from Anderson University South Carolina
Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in musical theater from Liberty University
Loyola New Orleans is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New Orleans.More information about a bachelor’s in musical theater from Loyola University New Orleans
Located in the city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in musical theater from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Located in the town of Arkadelphia, Ouachita Baptist is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in musical theater from Ouachita Baptist University
UT is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Tampa.More information about a bachelor’s in musical theater from The University of Tampa
Explore the best musical theater colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 34 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 8 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 37 |
| Georgia | 453 | 14 |
| Virginia | 421 | 27 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 11 |
| Alabama | 320 | 23 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 4 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 13 |
| West Virginia | 223 | 0 |
One of 11 majors within the Drama & Theater Arts area of study, Musical Theater has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 2,091 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 185 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 100 |
| Acting | 99 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 55 |
| Theatre Literature, History & Criticism | 10 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 4 |
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