by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Playwriting & Screenwriting Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 64 degrees in playwriting & screenwriting annually.
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The playwriting and screenwriting 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 Playwriting & Screenwriting Schools in the Great Lakes Region. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the playwriting and screenwriting degree levels they offer.
Northwestern University is a good option for students interested in a degree in playwriting & screenwriting. Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Evanston.More information about a degree in playwriting & screenwriting from Northwestern University
It is difficult to beat DePaul University if you want to pursue a degree in playwriting & screenwriting. Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in playwriting & screenwriting from DePaul University
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One of 11 majors within the Drama & Theater Arts area of study, Playwriting & Screenwriting has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 1,437 |
| Acting | 249 |
| Musical Theater | 222 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 177 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 43 |
| Comedy Writing and Performance | 39 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 26 |
| Theatre and Dance | 24 |
| Theatre Literature, History & Criticism | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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