2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Oklahoma
Finding the Best Drama & Theater Arts School for You
Drama & Theater Arts is the #63 most popular major in Oklahoma with 188 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Oklahoma to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Oklahoma to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Oklahoma
The colleges and universities below are the best for theater majors pursuing a .
Top Oklahoma Schools in Drama & Theater Arts
Our analysis found Oklahoma State University - Main Campus to be the best school for drama and theater arts students who want to pursue a degree in Oklahoma. OSU is a very large public school located in the distant town of Stillwater.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Tulsa. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Oklahoma list. University of Tulsa is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Tulsa.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in the suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, theater graduates from University of Oklahoma carry an average student debtload of $25,000.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Oklahoma City University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Oklahoma list. OCU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Oklahoma City.
While working on their degree, theater majors at OCU accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $658, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Oklahoma. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Oklahoma list. UCO is a large public school located in the suburb of Edmond.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma did quite well on this year’s best schools for drama and theater arts students. Located in the distant town of Chickasha, USAO is a public college with a small student population.
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Northeastern State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Located in the town of Tahlequah, NSU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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With a ranking of #8, Oklahoma City Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for drama and theater arts students. OCCC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Oklahoma City.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 982 |
| Arizona | 184 |
| New Mexico | 40 |
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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 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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