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2025 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Kansas

2 Colleges in Kansas
74 Theater Degrees Awarded
$22,179 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in drama & theater arts, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #59 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Kansas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 74 degrees in drama & theater arts to qualified students.

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Drama & Theater Arts Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Theater
Master's Degrees in Theater

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Kansas list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Drama & Theater Arts in Kansas

The schools below may not offer all types of theater degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Kansas Schools in Theater

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Kansas is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in drama & theater arts. Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in drama & theater arts from University of Kansas

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Emporia State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in drama & theater arts. Located in the remote town of Emporia, ESU is a public university with a small student population.More information about a degree in drama & theater arts from Emporia State University

Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 231
Missouri 283 289
Iowa 264 160
Nebraska 238 104
North Dakota 210 9
South Dakota 204 32

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One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Drama & Theater Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.

Theater Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Theater Arts 66
Theater Design & Technology 3
Musical Theater 3
Acting 1
Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft 1

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Design & Applied Arts 325
Fine & Studio Arts 249
Music 179
General Visual & Performing Arts 107
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 57
Dance 27
Arts & Media Management 13

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