by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Illinois to review for the 2025 Best Playwriting & Screenwriting Schools in Illinois ranking.
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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 Playwriting & Screenwriting Schools in Illinois 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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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the playwriting and screenwriting degrees they offer, see the list below.
It is difficult to beat DePaul University if you wish to pursue a degree in playwriting & screenwriting. Located in the large 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
Explore all the Best Playwriting & Screenwriting Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 939 | 2 |
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 | 500 |
| Acting | 126 |
| Musical Theater | 113 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 56 |
| Comedy Writing and Performance | 39 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 22 |
| Theatre and Dance | 12 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 2 |
| Theatre Literature, History & Criticism | 1 |
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