by our College Data Analytics TeamActing programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for acting students pursuing a degree.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the acting degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than Pennsylvania State University Main Campus this year for acting. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus awarded about 20 acting degrees in the most recent data year. Get the full acting details for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
A rank of #2 makes Temple University one of the top schools for acting. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 51 acting degrees were awarded at Temple University in the most recent year. Acting graduates of Temple University earn a median of $19,269 early in their careers. Temple University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Get the full acting details for Temple University
Point Park University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in acting, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Point Park University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Point Park University graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 acting students who graduated with this degree at Point Park University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, acting degree recipients from Point Park University generally make around $25,301. Point Park University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full acting details for Point Park University
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 11 schools evaluated.
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