2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Iowa
Finding the Best Drama & Theater Arts School for You
In 2020-2021, 160 degrees and certificates were awarded to drama and theater arts students who went to a Iowa college or university. This makes it the #70 most popular major in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Iowa to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Iowa
Check out the theater programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Iowa Schools in Drama & Theater Arts
Our 2023 rankings named Drake University the best school in Iowa for drama and theater arts students. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Des Moines.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Luther College is a great place for drama and theater arts students. Located in the town of Decorah, Luther is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The excellent programs at University of Iowa helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best drama and theater arts schools in Iowa. Iowa is a fairly large public school located in the city of Iowa City.
On average, theater graduates from Iowa take out $25,277 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The excellent programs at University of Northern Iowa helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best drama and theater arts schools in Iowa. UNI is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Cedar Falls.
While working on their degree, theater majors at UNI accumulate an average of around $22,092 in student debt.
The excellent programs at Coe College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best drama and theater arts schools in Iowa. Located in the midsize city of Cedar Rapids, Coe is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Grand View University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Iowa list. Located in the midsize city of Des Moines, Grand View University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 294 |
| Minnesota | 231 |
| Kansas | 95 |
| Nebraska | 104 |
| North Dakota | 9 |
| South Dakota | 32 |
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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.
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 6 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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