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2025 Best Theater Arts Schools in Rhode Island

2 Colleges in Rhode Island
40 Theater Degrees Awarded
Theater Arts is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #70 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Theater Arts Schools in Rhode Island ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 40 degrees in theater arts to qualified students.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Theater Arts Schools in Rhode Island ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Theater Arts in Rhode Island

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.

Top Rhode Island Schools in Theater

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Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Rhode Island College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in theater arts. RIC is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Providence.More information about a degree in theater arts from Rhode Island College

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

It's difficult to beat University of Rhode Island if you want to pursue a degree in theater arts. URI is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Kingston.More information about a degree in theater arts from University of Rhode Island

Best Theater Arts Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Theater Arts Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 854 326
Connecticut 538 127
Maine 396 29
New Hampshire 395 38
Vermont 352 48

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Theater Arts is one of 11 different types of Drama & Theater Arts programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Acting 19
Musical Theater 6
Theater Design & Technology 2
Directing & Theatrical Production 2

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