2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in South Carolina
Finding the Best Drama & Theater Arts 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.
The Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in South Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 8 schools in South Carolina to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in South Carolina
Check out the theater programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top South Carolina Schools in Drama & Theater Arts
Our 2023 rankings named College of Charleston the best school in South Carolina for drama and theater arts students. Located in the city of Charleston, C of C is a public school with a large student population.
While working on their degree, theater majors at C of C accumulate an average of around $21,750 in student debt.
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The excellent programs at University of South Carolina - Upstate helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best drama and theater arts schools in South Carolina. USC Upstate is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Spartanburg.
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The excellent programs at Winthrop University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best drama and theater arts schools in South Carolina. Winthrop is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Rock Hill.
While working on their degree, theater majors at Winthrop accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
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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 Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the city of Anderson, Anderson University South Carolina is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, theater graduates from Anderson University South Carolina take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 8 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, UofSC is a public school with a very large student population.
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Converse College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best drama and theater arts programs. Located in the small city of Spartanburg, Converse is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Francis Marion University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in South Carolina list. Francis Marion University is a small public school located in the small suburb of Florence.
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Coastal Carolina University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in South Carolina list. Coastal Carolina University is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Conway.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at Coastal Carolina University take out is $27,000.
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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).
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