by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in District of Columbia to review for the 2025 Best Theater Arts Schools in District of Columbia ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
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 Schools in District of Columbia. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the theater degree levels they offer.
It's hard to beat American University if you wish to pursue a degree in theater arts. Located in the large city of Washington, The American University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a degree in theater arts from American University
Explore all the Best Theater Arts Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,026 | 1,287 |
| Pennsylvania | 978 | 454 |
| Maryland | 618 | 139 |
| New Jersey | 614 | 198 |
Theater Arts is one of 11 different types of Drama & Theater Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Acting | 16 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 14 |
| Musical Theater | 13 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 2 |
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