by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 8 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of theater arts. Combined, these schools handed out 301 bachelor's degrees in theater arts to qualified students.
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Your choice of theater arts for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for theater arts students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in theater arts.
Virginia Tech is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Virginia Tech
James Madison University is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from James Madison University
University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in theater arts. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the midsize suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from University of Virginia - Main Campus
It is hard to beat Virginia Commonwealth University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in theater arts. VCU is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Richmond.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Virginia Commonwealth University
Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from George Mason University
Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lynchburg.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Liberty University
Old Dominion is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Old Dominion University
Located in the fringe town of Radford, Radford is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Radford University
Explore all the Best Theater Arts Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 421 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 139 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 349 |
| Georgia | 453 | 248 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 144 |
| Kentucky | 331 | 158 |
| Alabama | 320 | 110 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 148 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 73 |
| Mississippi | 275 | 44 |
| West Virginia | 223 | 31 |
One of 11 majors within the Drama & Theater Arts area of study, Theater Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Musical Theater | 34 |
| Acting | 24 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 12 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 3 |
| Theatre Literature, History & Criticism | 2 |
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