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2025 Best Theatre and Dance Schools in Illinois

1 College in Illinois
12 Theatre and Dance Degrees Awarded
You'll be studying one of the lesser sought-after majors if you pursue a degree in theatre and dance. It is ranked #984 out of 1506 major degree programs in terms of popularity. As such, your educational options may be more limited than if you were in a more popular field.

There was only one school in Illinois to review for the 2025 Best Theatre and Dance Schools in Illinois ranking.

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Theatre and Dance Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Theatre and Dance

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 Illinois 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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Best Schools for Theatre and Dance in Illinois

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.

Top Illinois Schools in Theatre and Dance

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in theatre and dance. Located in the suburb of Edwardsville, SIUE is a public university with a large student population.More information about a degree in theatre and dance from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Best Theatre and Dance Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Theatre and Dance Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 939 9

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Theater Arts 500
Acting 126
Musical Theater 113
Theater Design & Technology 56
Playwriting & Screenwriting 45
Comedy Writing and Performance 39
Directing & Theatrical Production 22
Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft 2
Theatre Literature, History & Criticism 1

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