2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Drama & Theater Arts School for You
Drama & Theater Arts is the #89 most popular major in Illinois with 106 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. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Illinois to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Illinois
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Top Illinois Schools in Drama & Theater Arts
Our 2023 rankings named Northwestern University the best school in Illinois for drama and theater arts students. Located in the small city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a great place for drama and theater arts students. Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public school with a very large student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Illinois State University is a great place for drama and theater arts students. Illinois State is a very large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal.
Out of the 9 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Roosevelt University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Chicago, Roosevelt is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The excellent programs at Northern Illinois University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best drama and theater arts schools in Illinois. NIU is a large public school located in the small suburb of Dekalb.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale ranked #6 on this year’s Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Illinois list. SIUC is a large public school located in the city of Carbondale.
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Western Illinois University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best drama and theater arts programs. Located in the town of Macomb, WIU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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DePaul University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best drama and theater arts programs. Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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Columbia College Chicago came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the large city of Chicago, Columbia is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Full Drama & Theater Arts at Columbia College Chicago Report
Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 27 |
| Ohio | 61 |
| Indiana | 18 |
| Wisconsin | 3 |
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Drama & Theater Arts Related Rankings by Major
Drama & Theater Arts is one of 9 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 7,675 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 3,224 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,979 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,704 |
| Arts & Media Management | 1,184 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 9 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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