by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Middle Atlantic Region to review for the 2025 Best Theatre and Dance Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
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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 Theatre and Dance Schools in the Middle Atlantic 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.
It is hard to beat Manhattanville College if you want to pursue a degree in theatre and dance. Manhattanville is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Purchase.More information about a degree in theatre and dance from Manhattanville College
Explore the best theatre and dance schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
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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 | 2,494 |
| Acting | 602 |
| Musical Theater | 498 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 216 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 210 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 200 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 104 |
| Theatre Literature, History & Criticism | 11 |
| Costume Design | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.