2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Kansas
Finding the Best Drama & Theater Arts School for You
In 2020-2021, 95 degrees and certificates were awarded to drama and theater arts students who went to a Kansas college or university. This makes it the #86 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Kansas ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Kansas to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Kansas
The colleges and universities below are the best for theater majors pursuing a .
Top Kansas Schools in Drama & Theater Arts
Our 2023 rankings named Kansas State University the best school in Kansas for drama and theater arts students. K -State is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Kansas is a great place for drama and theater arts students. Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Emporia State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Kansas list. ESU is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Emporia.
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The excellent programs at Wichita State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best drama and theater arts schools in Kansas. Located in the large city of Wichita, WSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Washburn University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Kansas list. Located in the medium-sized city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 294 |
| Minnesota | 231 |
| Iowa | 160 |
| Nebraska | 104 |
| North Dakota | 9 |
| South Dakota | 32 |
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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 5 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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