2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Drama & Theater Arts Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, drama and theater arts was ranked #60 in the country. In fact 17,341 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Drama & Theater Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in the Southeast Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the theater associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Southeast Region Schools for an Associate in Drama & Theater Arts
Our analysis found John Tyler Community College to be the best school for drama and theater arts students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the large suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Valencia College is a great place for drama and theater arts students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public school with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Full Sail University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Drama & Theater Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.
Theater majors at Full Sail University take out an average of $19,835 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Request InformationBest Drama & Theater Arts Colleges by State
Explore the best drama and theater arts schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 453 |
| Virginia | 455 |
| North Carolina | 498 |
| Florida | 656 |
| Tennessee | 203 |
| Kentucky | 181 |
| South Carolina | 175 |
| Louisiana | 168 |
| Arkansas | 97 |
| Alabama | 147 |
| Mississippi | 64 |
| West Virginia | 49 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Theater
One of 10 majors within the area of study, drama and theater arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37,413 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 36,301 |
| Music | 25,910 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 16,778 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 6,355 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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