by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 125 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts to qualified students.
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Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 drama & theater arts students working on their bachelor's degree.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in drama & theater arts.
University of Iowa is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in drama & theater arts. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population.
After graduation, theater bachelor's recipients usually make around $22,225 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from University of Iowa
It is hard to beat University of Northern Iowa if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in drama & theater arts. UNI is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Cedar Falls.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the theater program state that they receive average early career income of $22,289.
More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from University of Northern IowaExplore all the Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 228 | 238 |
| Minnesota | 215 | 208 |
| Kansas | 184 | 85 |
| Nebraska | 180 | 99 |
| North Dakota | 149 | 9 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 30 |
One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Drama & Theater Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 67 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 19 |
| Acting | 13 |
| Theatre and Dance | 8 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 6 |
| Musical Theater | 6 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 360 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 189 |
| Music | 167 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 79 |
| Dance | 15 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 13 |
| Other Visual Art | 4 |
| Arts & Media Management | 1 |
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