Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Arizona

Find Schools Near

2023 Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Arizona

20 Colleges
$24,308 Avg Salary
$22,060 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Drama & Theater Arts School for You

Drama & Theater Arts is the #106 most popular major in Arizona with 184 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Arizona to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 20 schools in Arizona 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for theater majors pursuing a .

Our analysis found Arizona State University - Tempe to be the most popular school for drama and theater arts students who want to pursue a degree in Arizona. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, theater graduates from ASU - Tempe take out $21,625 in student loans while working on their degree.

Read More…

#2

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Arizona. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Arizona list. University of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson.

The average amount in student loans that theater majors at University of Arizona take out is $20,365.

Full Drama & Theater Arts at University of Arizona Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Arizona University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Arizona list. NAU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Flagstaff.

After completing their degree, theater graduates from NAU carry an average student debt load of $22,500.

Read More…

Out of the 20 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Scottsdale Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Scottsdale Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Scottsdale.

Full Drama & Theater Arts at Scottsdale Community College Report

#5

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Out of the 20 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Canyon University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.

While working on their degree, theater majors at Grand Canyon University accumulate an average of around $23,750 in student debt.

Full Drama & Theater Arts at Grand Canyon University Report

Mesa Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Arizona list. Mesa Community College is a large public school located in the large city of Mesa.

Full Drama & Theater Arts at Mesa Community College Report

#7

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, AZ

Eastern Arizona College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Arizona list. Eastern Arizona College is a small public school located in the remote town of Thatcher.

Read More…

Estrella Mountain Community College 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 Avondale, Estrella Mountain Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Estrella Mountain Community College

Paradise Valley Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in the large city of Phoenix, Paradise Valley Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Drama & Theater Arts at Paradise Valley Community College Report

#10

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Arizona list. Located in the city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Read More…

Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 982
Oklahoma 188
New Mexico 40

Drama & Theater Arts is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

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 20 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.