by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for theatre and dance students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 46 degrees in theatre and dance to qualified students.
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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 Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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The schools below may not offer all types of theatre and dance degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Every student pursuing a degree in theatre and dance has to look into The University of Texas at Austin. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in theatre and dance from The University of Texas at Austin
Lamar University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in theatre and dance. Lamar University is a large public university located in the city of Beaumont.More information about a degree in theatre and dance from Lamar University
Explore the best theatre and dance schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 905 | 54 |
Theatre and Dance is one of 11 different types of Drama & Theater Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 1,064 |
| Acting | 107 |
| Musical Theater | 83 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 48 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 17 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 6 |
| Costume Design | 3 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.