by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Far Western US Region to review for the 2025 Best Theatre and Dance Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Theatre and Dance Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the theatre and dance degree levels they offer.
University of Nevada - Reno is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in theatre and dance. Located in the city of Reno, UNR is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in theatre and dance from University of Nevada - Reno
Explore the best theatre and dance schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 999 | 0 |
| Nevada | 354 | 2 |
One of 11 majors within the Drama & Theater Arts area of study, Theatre and Dance has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 2,200 |
| Acting | 411 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 326 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 173 |
| Musical Theater | 63 |
| Costume Design | 27 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 25 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 12 |
| Comedy Writing and Performance | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.