2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Maryland
Finding the Best Drama & Theater Arts School for You
Drama & Theater Arts is the #81 most popular major in Maryland with 179 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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 Schools in Maryland to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Maryland to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Maryland
The following schools top our list of the Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges.
Top Maryland Schools in Drama & Theater Arts
Our analysis found St Mary’s College of Maryland to be the best school for drama and theater arts students who want to pursue a degree in Maryland. Located in the suburb of St. Mary's City, SMCM is a public school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Towson University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Maryland list. Towson is a fairly large public school located in the city of Towson.
After completing their degree, theater graduates from Towson carry an average student debtload of $17,500.
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The excellent programs at Goucher College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best drama and theater arts schools in Maryland. Located in the small city of Baltimore, Goucher is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Maryland - College Park. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Maryland list. UMCP is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of College Park.
After completing their degree, theater graduates from UMCP carry an average student debtload of $23,145.
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Out of the 9 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Salisbury University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Maryland - Baltimore County did quite well on this year’s best schools for drama and theater arts students. UMBC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore.
After completing their degree, theater graduates from UMBC carry an average student debtload of $15,100.
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With a ranking of #7, Stevenson University did quite well on this year’s best schools for drama and theater arts students. Located in the rural area of Stevenson, Stevenson is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Frostburg State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Maryland list. Frostburg State is a small public school located in the suburb of Frostburg.
On average, theater graduates from Frostburg State take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Morgan State 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. Morgan State is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Baltimore.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 754 |
| New York | 2,542 |
| New Jersey | 210 |
| District of Columbia | 67 |
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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.
Majors Similar 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 9 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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