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2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

6 Colleges
$18,693 Avg Salary
$14,037 Avg Student Debt

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.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Drama & Theater Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 6 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Drama & Theater Arts Associate Degree Colleges.

Top Southwest Region Schools for an Associate in Drama & Theater Arts

Our 2023 rankings named KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts the best school in the Southwest Region for drama and theater arts students working on their associate degree. KD Conservatory is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Dallas.

Theater majors at KD Conservatory take out an average of $20,104 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $165.

Full Drama & Theater Arts at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts Report

The excellent associate degree programs at Austin Community College District helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best drama and theater arts schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the large city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public school with a very large student population.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Scottsdale Community College is a great place for drama and theater arts students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#4

San Antonio College

San Antonio, TX

Out of the 6 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, San Antonio College landed the # 4 spot on the list. San Antonio College is a large public school located in the city of San Antonio.

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#5

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, OK

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Oklahoma City Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Drama & Theater Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. OCCC is a large public school located in the large city of Oklahoma City.

Full Drama & Theater Arts at Oklahoma City Community College Report

With a ranking of #6, Central New Mexico Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for drama and theater arts students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges by State

Explore the best drama and theater arts colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 982
Arizona 184
Oklahoma 188
New Mexico 40

One of 10 majors within the area of study, drama and theater arts has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 6 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Donald Judge.

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