by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools in Texas to determine which ones were the best for theater arts students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 628 bachelor's degrees in theater arts to qualified students.
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The theater bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality theater program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for theater arts students working on their bachelor's degree.
The theater school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Texas.
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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.
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in theater arts needs to check out The University of Texas at Austin. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from The University of Texas at Austin
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in theater arts has to take a look at Texas State University. Located in the small city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Texas State University
Texas Christian University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Located in the large city of Fort Worth, TCU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Texas Christian University
Southern Methodist University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Located in the suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Southern Methodist University
Texas Tech is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lubbock.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Texas Tech University
Located in the midsize city of Denton, UNT is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from University of North Texas
Located in the town of Huntsville, SHSU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Sam Houston State University
Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from University of Houston
SFASU is a large public university located in the town of Nacogdoches.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Stephen F Austin State University
Located in the city of Abilene, Abilene Christian is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Abilene Christian University
Explore all the Best Theater Arts Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 377 | 88 |
| Arizona | 356 | 113 |
| New Mexico | 202 | 31 |
Theater Arts is one of 11 different types of Drama & Theater Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Acting | 50 |
| Theatre and Dance | 49 |
| Musical Theater | 36 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 7 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 2 |
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