by our College Data Analytics TeamThere 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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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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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.
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
Explore all the Best Theatre and Dance Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that 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 | 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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