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 New England Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 23 degrees in playwriting & screenwriting annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Playwriting & Screenwriting Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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The schools below may not offer all types of playwriting and screenwriting degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Boston University is a good decision for students interested in a degree in playwriting & screenwriting. Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in playwriting & screenwriting from Boston University
Any student pursuing a degree in playwriting & screenwriting needs to take a look at Emerson College. Emerson is a medium-sized private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Boston.More information about a degree in playwriting & screenwriting from Emerson College
Explore the best playwriting & screenwriting schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 854 | 30 |
| Connecticut | 538 | 0 |
| Rhode Island | 436 | 0 |
| New Hampshire | 395 | 0 |
| Vermont | 352 | 2 |
Playwriting & Screenwriting is one of 11 different types of Drama & Theater Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 612 |
| Acting | 122 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 94 |
| Musical Theater | 94 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 39 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 27 |
| Theatre Literature, History & Criticism | 8 |
| Theatre and Dance | 4 |
| Costume Design | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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