by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Iowa ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 146 degrees in drama & theater arts to qualified students.
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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 Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Iowa list to help you make the college 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 theater degree levels they offer.
University of Iowa is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in drama & theater arts. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population.
After graduation, theater degree recipients typically earn about $22,225 in their early careers.
More information about a degree in drama & theater arts from University of Iowa
University of Northern Iowa is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in drama & theater arts. UNI is a medium-sized public university located in the small city of Cedar Falls.
Graduates who receive their degree from the theater program earn an average of $22,289 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a degree in drama & theater arts from University of Northern IowaExplore all the Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 284 | 231 |
| Missouri | 283 | 289 |
| Kansas | 266 | 95 |
| Nebraska | 238 | 104 |
| North Dakota | 210 | 9 |
| South Dakota | 204 | 32 |
One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Drama & Theater Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 84 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 30 |
| Acting | 11 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 10 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 6 |
| Musical Theater | 4 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 496 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 262 |
| Music | 235 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 81 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 27 |
| Dance | 20 |
| Other Visual Art | 11 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4 |
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