2023 Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Drama & Theater Arts School for You
Drama & Theater Arts is the #60 most popular major in the country with 17,341 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 163 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Drama & Theater Arts program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for theater majors pursuing a .
Top 25 Most Popular Great Lakes Region Schools in Drama & Theater Arts
Our analysis found Columbia College Chicago to be the most popular school for drama and theater arts students who want to pursue a degree in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the city of Chicago, Columbia is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at Columbia take out is $26,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $613.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwestern University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at Northwestern take out is $16,333.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is a great place for drama and theater arts students. UC is a very large public school located in the large city of Cincinnati.
While working on their degree, theater majors at UC accumulate an average of around $21,710 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $314.
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The excellent programs at DePaul University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best drama and theater arts schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, theater majors at DePaul accumulate an average of around $24,750 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $513, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Out of the 163 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at U-M take out is $18,750.
Illinois State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Illinois State is a very large public school located in the midsize suburb of Normal.
Theater majors at Illinois State take out an average of $24,853 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Indiana University - Bloomington landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular drama and theater arts programs. IU Bloomington is a fairly large public school located in the city of Bloomington.
On average, theater graduates from IU Bloomington take out $23,086 in student loans while working on their degree.
University of Notre Dame did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for drama and theater arts students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
On average, theater graduates from Notre Dame take out $20,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
Millikin University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Decatur, Millikin is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at Millikin take out is $27,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $430.
With a ranking of #10, Roosevelt University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for drama and theater arts students. Located in the large city of Chicago, Roosevelt is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Theater majors at Roosevelt take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $803.
Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for drama and theater arts students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the distant town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at OHIO Athens take out is $25,000.
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Kent State University at Kent did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for drama and theater arts students. It came in at #12 on the list. Kent State is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Kent.
On average, theater graduates from Kent State take out $25,449 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $236, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Ball State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for drama and theater arts students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the small city of Muncie, Ball State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, theater majors at Ball State accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $326.
Wayne State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for drama and theater arts students. It came in at #14 on the list. Wayne State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Detroit.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at Wayne State take out is $25,000.
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With a ranking of #14, Western Michigan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for drama and theater arts students. WMU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Kalamazoo.
After completing their degree, theater graduates from WMU carry an average student debt load of $26,332. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $225, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Northern Illinois University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. NIU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Dekalb.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at NIU take out is $27,000.
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at UIUC take out is $21,500.
Full Drama & Theater Arts at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Report
Ohio State University - Main Campus ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, theater graduates from Ohio State carry an average student debt load of $26,466.
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With a ranking of #18, Michigan State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for drama and theater arts students. Michigan State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of East Lansing.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at Michigan State take out is $26,294.
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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, UWM is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, theater graduates from UWM take out $28,062 in student loans while working on their degree.
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North Central College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular drama and theater arts programs. North Central is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Naperville.
While working on their degree, theater majors at North Central accumulate an average of around $24,420 in student debt.
Baldwin Wallace University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Baldwin Wallace College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Berea.
Theater majors at Baldwin Wallace College take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
Eastern Michigan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for drama and theater arts students. It came in at #23 on the list. Eastern Michigan is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Ypsilanti.
On average, theater graduates from Eastern Michigan take out $28,182 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full Drama & Theater Arts at Eastern Michigan University Report
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular drama and theater arts programs. UW - Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Stevens Point.
While working on their degree, theater majors at UW - Stevens Point accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
Full Drama & Theater Arts at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Report
Wright State University - Main Campus ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Wright State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Dayton.
After completing their degree, theater graduates from Wright State University - Main Campus carry an average student debt load of $25,251.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Drama & Theater Arts students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | University of Evansville | Evansville, IN |
| 27 | Purdue University - Main Campus | West Lafayette, IN |
| 28 | University of Illinois at Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| 29 | University of Wisconsin - Madison | Madison, WI |
| 30 | Bowling Green State University - Main Campus | Bowling Green, OH |
| 31 | Oakland University | Rochester Hills, MI |
| 32 | Cleveland State University | Cleveland, OH |
Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges by State
Explore the best drama and theater arts colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 364 |
| Ohio | 523 |
| Illinois | 855 |
| Indiana | 315 |
| Wisconsin | 259 |
Drama & Theater Arts Related Majors
Drama & Theater Arts is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
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 25 schools only.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Donald Judge.
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