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2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Ohio

20 Colleges
$21,386 Avg Salary
$25,616 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Drama & Theater Arts School for You

With 523 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, drama and theater arts is the #61 most popular major in Ohio.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 20 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Ohio

Check out the theater programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Miami University - Oxford the best school in Ohio for drama and theater arts students. Miami University - Oxford is a large public school located in the fringe town of Oxford.

On average, theater graduates from Miami University - Oxford take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Drama & Theater Arts at Miami University - Oxford Report

#2

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Dayton. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Ohio list. UDayton is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dayton.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is a great place for drama and theater arts students. Located in the city of Cincinnati, UC is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, theater graduates from UC carry an average student debtload of $21,710. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $314.

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#4

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Otterbein University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Ohio list. Otterbein is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Westerville.

After completing their degree, theater graduates from Otterbein carry an average student debtload of $26,349.

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The excellent programs at Ohio State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best drama and theater arts schools in Ohio. Ohio State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Columbus.

The average amount in student loans that theater majors at Ohio State take out is $26,466.

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Baldwin Wallace University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best drama and theater arts programs. Located in the large suburb of Berea, Baldwin Wallace College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, theater graduates from Baldwin Wallace College take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Drama & Theater Arts at Baldwin Wallace University Report

#7

Cedarville University

Cedarville, OH

Cedarville University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Ohio ranking. Cedarville is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Cedarville.

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#8

Capital University

Columbus, OH

Capital 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 large suburb of Columbus, Capital is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Kent State University at Kent 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. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public school with a very large student population.

Theater majors at Kent State take out an average of $25,449 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $236.

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#10

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH

Oberlin College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Ohio list. Located in the town of Oberlin, Oberlin is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 364
Illinois 855
Indiana 315
Wisconsin 259

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 20 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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