2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Carolina
Finding the Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 175 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, drama and theater arts is the #65 most popular major in South Carolina.
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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Carolina to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 8 schools in South Carolina to see which ones offered the best bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina
The colleges and universities below are the best for theater majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top South Carolina Schools for a Bachelor's in Drama & Theater Arts
Our analysis found College of Charleston to be the best school for drama and theater arts students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in South Carolina. Located in the medium-sized city of Charleston, C of C is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at C of C take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,298.
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Out of the 8 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Carolina - Upstate landed the # 2 spot on the list. USC Upstate is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Spartanburg.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Winthrop University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Winthrop is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Rock Hill.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Anderson University South Carolina. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the city of Anderson, Anderson University South Carolina is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of South Carolina - Columbia helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best drama and theater arts schools in South Carolina. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, UofSC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at UofSC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,355.
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Converse College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. Located in the city of Spartanburg, Converse is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Francis Marion University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. Francis Marion University is a small public school located in the suburb of Florence.
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Coastal Carolina University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree drama and theater arts programs. Coastal Carolina University is a large public school located in the city of Conway.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at Coastal Carolina University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,170.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 453 |
| Virginia | 455 |
| North Carolina | 498 |
| Florida | 656 |
| Tennessee | 203 |
| Kentucky | 181 |
| 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 Majors Related to Theater
| 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 8 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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