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2025 Best Theatre and Dance Schools in New York

1 College in New York
3 Theatre and Dance Degrees Awarded
Theatre and Dance degree programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major ranks #984 out of the 1506 majors we look at each year. While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

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

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Theatre and Dance Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Theatre and Dance

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Theatre and Dance Schools in New York list, to help you choose the best school for you. 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 Theatre and Dance in New York

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the theatre and dance degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top New York Schools in Theatre and Dance

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Manhattanville College is a good choice for students interested in a degree in theatre and dance. Manhattanville is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Purchase.More information about a degree in theatre and dance from Manhattanville College

Best Theatre and Dance Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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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 1,727
Acting 433
Musical Theater 409
Playwriting & Screenwriting 185
Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft 179
Theater Design & Technology 140
Directing & Theatrical Production 63
Costume Design 3

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