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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Theater Arts in the Southeast Region

202 Colleges in the Southeast Region
2,179 Bachelor's Degrees
Theater Arts is of the hottest bachelor's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #43 most popular major in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 202 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Theater Arts in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,179 bachelor's degrees in theater arts during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Theater Arts School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Theater Arts in the Southeast Region Your choice of school for getting your bachelor's degree in theater matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Theater Arts in the Southeast Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of theater arts students usually has them for a reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for theater arts.

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The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Theater Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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80 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#4 Best Quality In FL

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of Central Florida if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theater arts in Florida.

There were approximately 80 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent data year.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
69 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
#1 Best Quality In FL

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Florida State University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Florida State is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Tallahassee. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theater arts in Florida.

There were approximately 69 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent data year.

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61 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#5 Best Quality In NC

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of North Carolina at Greensboro if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Located in the city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public university with a large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theater arts in North Carolina.

There were roughly 61 theater arts individuals who graduated with this degree at UNC Greensboro in the most recent year we have data available.

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
55 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#3 Best Quality In VA

Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in theater arts has to take a look at James Madison University. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theater arts in Virginia.

There were approximately 55 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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53 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#3 Best Quality In GA

KSU Georgia is a very large public university located in the suburb of Kennesaw. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theater arts in Georgia.

There were roughly 53 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at KSU Georgia in the most recent year we have data available.

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
47 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KY
#5 Best Quality In KY

Located in the large suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public university with a large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theater arts in Kentucky.

There were approximately 47 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at NKU in the most recent data year.

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43 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#3 Best Quality In AL

Located in the midsize city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theater arts in Alabama.

There were approximately 43 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
43 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In FL
#2 Best Quality In FL

UF is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theater arts in Florida.

There were about 43 theater arts individuals who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year.

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42 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In LA
#4 Best Quality In LA

UNO is a medium-sized public university located in the large city of New Orleans. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theater arts in Louisiana.

There were approximately 42 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at UNO in the most recent data year.

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40 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In LA
#2 Best Quality In LA

Louisiana State University is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theater arts in Louisiana.

There were approximately 40 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

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39 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In GA
#7 Best Quality In GA

Located in the medium-sized city of Columbus, CSU is a public university with a medium-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theater arts in Georgia.

There were roughly 39 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at CSU in the most recent data year.

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37 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In FL
#5 Best Quality In FL

Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theater arts in Florida.

There were roughly 37 theater arts individuals who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Florida International University

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37 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In GA
#4 Best Quality In GA

Located in the midsize city of Savannah, SCAD is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theater arts in Georgia.

There were roughly 37 theater arts individuals who graduated with this degree at SCAD in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Savannah College of Art and Design

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36 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NC
#3 Best Quality In NC

Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theater arts in North Carolina.

There were approximately 36 theater arts individuals who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.

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36 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In VA
#5 Best Quality In VA

VCU is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Richmond. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theater arts in Virginia.

There were about 36 theater arts individuals who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Virginia Commonwealth University

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35 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In FL
#6 Best Quality In FL

Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theater arts in Florida.

There were about 35 theater arts individuals who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from University of South Florida - Main Campus

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College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
34 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In SC
#2 Best Quality In SC

C of C is a large public college located in the city of Charleston. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theater arts in South Carolina.

There were approximately 34 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at C of C in the most recent data year.

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33 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NC
#6 Best Quality In NC

UNCW is a large public university located in the city of Wilmington. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theater arts in North Carolina.

There were about 33 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at UNCW in the most recent year we have data available.

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31 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#6 Most Popular In FL
#13 Best Quality In FL

Located in the small city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public university with a very large student population.

There were approximately 31 theater arts individuals who graduated with this degree at FAU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Florida Atlantic University

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29 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In NC
#7 Best Quality In NC

Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theater arts in North Carolina.

There were roughly 29 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from East Carolina University

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29 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In SC
#7 Best Quality In SC

Coastal Carolina University is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Conway. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theater arts in South Carolina.

There were approximately 29 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Coastal Carolina University in the most recent data year.

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Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
29 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In SC
#5 Best Quality In SC

Winthrop is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Rock Hill. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theater arts in South Carolina.

There were approximately 29 theater arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Winthrop in the most recent data year.

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28 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In NC
#8 Best Quality In NC

Appalachian State is a very large public university located in the town of Boone. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theater arts in North Carolina.

There were approximately 28 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent data year.

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28 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In VA
#6 Best Quality In VA

Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theater arts in Virginia.

There were roughly 28 theater arts individuals who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from George Mason University

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27 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#6 Most Popular In NC
#4 Best Quality In NC

UNCSA is a small public university located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theater arts in North Carolina.

There were approximately 27 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at UNCSA in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from University of North Carolina School of the Arts

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Theater Arts students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Theater Arts in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
34 University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC
35 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY
36 University of Georgia Athens, GA
36 Radford University Radford, VA
36 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS
36 Auburn University Auburn, AL
40 Liberty University Lynchburg, VA
40 Rollins College Winter Park, FL
40 University of Memphis Memphis, TN
40 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR

Best Theater Arts Colleges by State

Explore the most popular theater arts colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 473 389
Georgia 447 237
Tennessee 445 127
North Carolina 434 336
Virginia 417 300
South Carolina 353 126
Alabama 318 142
Kentucky 318 153
Louisiana 295 145
Arkansas 287 50
Mississippi 261 59
West Virginia 235 42

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One of 9 majors within the Drama & Theater Arts area of study, Theater Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Musical Theater 149
Theater Design & Technology 148
Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft 131
Acting 78
Playwriting & Screenwriting 41
Theatre Literature, History & Criticism 28
Directing & Theatrical Production 7

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