2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Michigan
Finding the Best Drama & Theater Arts School for You
Drama & Theater Arts is the #73 most popular major in Michigan with 364 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 13 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Michigan
The colleges and universities below are the best for theater majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Michigan - Ann Arbor the best school in Michigan for drama and theater arts students. Located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, theater majors at U-M accumulate an average of around $18,750 in student debt.
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The excellent programs at Michigan State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best drama and theater arts schools in Michigan. Michigan State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of East Lansing.
After completing their degree, theater graduates from Michigan State carry an average student debtload of $26,294.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grand Valley State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Michigan list. Located in the large suburb of Allendale, GVSU 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 Spring Arbor University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Michigan list. Located in the suburb of Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Oakland University is a great place for drama and theater arts students. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, theater majors at Oakland accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
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Central Michigan University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best drama and theater arts programs. Central Michigan is a large public school located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant.
Theater majors at Central Michigan take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Western Michigan University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Michigan list. WMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Kalamazoo.
After completing their degree, theater graduates from WMU carry an average student debtload of $26,332. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $225.
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Saginaw Valley State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for drama and theater arts students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Eastern Michigan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for drama and theater arts students. It came in at #9 on the list. Eastern Michigan is a large public school located in the large suburb of Ypsilanti.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at Eastern Michigan take out is $28,182.
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Wayne State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Michigan ranking. Wayne State is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at Wayne State take out is $25,000.
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Explore all the Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 523 |
| Illinois | 855 |
| Indiana | 315 |
| Wisconsin | 259 |
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Drama & Theater Arts Related Rankings by Major
Drama & Theater Arts is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
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 13 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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