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2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kentucky

6 Colleges
$21,938 Avg Salary
$23,950 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 181 degrees and certificates were awarded to drama and theater arts students who went to a Kentucky college or university. This makes it the #55 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Kentucky to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky

The colleges and universities below are the best for theater majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top Kentucky Schools for a Bachelor's in Drama & Theater Arts

#1

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

Our 2023 rankings named University of Kentucky the best school in Kentucky for drama and theater arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#2

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

Out of the 6 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Louisville landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that theater majors at UofL take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,073.

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Out of the 6 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Murray State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#4

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northern Kentucky University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public school with a large student population.

The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $159, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Drama & Theater Arts at Northern Kentucky University Report

#5

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

Out of the 6 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Kentucky University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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With a ranking of #6, Morehead State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for drama and theater arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Drama & Theater Arts at Morehead State University Report

Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 453
Virginia 455
North Carolina 498
Florida 656
Tennessee 203
South Carolina 175
Louisiana 168
Arkansas 97
Alabama 147
Mississippi 64
West Virginia 49

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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