2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Wisconsin
Finding the Best Drama & Theater Arts School for You
In 2020-2021, 259 degrees and certificates were awarded to drama and theater arts students who went to a Wisconsin college or university. This makes it the #65 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Wisconsin to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 11 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin - Madison the best school in Wisconsin for drama and theater arts students. UW - Madison is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Madison.
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The excellent programs at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best drama and theater arts schools in Wisconsin. Located in the distant town of Stevens Point, UW - Stevens Point is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at UW - Stevens Point take out is $27,000.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the small city of La Crosse, UW - La Crosse is a public school with a large student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire is a great place for drama and theater arts students. UW - Eau Claire is a large public school located in the small city of Eau Claire.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Whitewater is a great place for drama and theater arts students. Located in the distant town of Whitewater, UW - Whitewater is a public college with a large student population.
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University of Wisconsin - Green Bay landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best drama and theater arts programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay, UW - Green Bay is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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University of Wisconsin - River Falls landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best drama and theater arts programs. UW - River Falls is a medium-sized public school located in the town of River Falls.
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University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh ranked #8 on this year’s Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the small city of Oshkosh, UW Oshkosh is a public college with a large student population.
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With a ranking of #9, Carthage College did quite well on this year’s best schools for drama and theater arts students. Carthage is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Kenosha.
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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Wisconsin ranking. UWM is a very large public school located in the large city of Milwaukee.
After completing their degree, theater graduates from UWM carry an average student debtload of $28,062.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 364 |
| Ohio | 523 |
| Illinois | 855 |
| Indiana | 315 |
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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 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 11 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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More about our data sources and methodologies.