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2026 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Oklahoma

4 Colleges in the United States
137 Drama & Theater Arts Degrees Awarded
$28,748 Avg Early-Career Salary

Drama & Theater Arts degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. 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 13 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for drama & theater arts students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Drama & Theater Arts in Oklahoma

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 drama & theater arts degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Drama & Theater Arts

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No school ranked higher than University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus this year for drama & theater arts. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Norman. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus awarded about 35 drama & theater arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the drama & theater arts program make about $26,753 in their early career. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in drama & theater arts from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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A rank of #2 makes Oklahoma State University Main Campus one of the top schools for drama & theater arts. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Stillwater. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Oklahoma State University Main Campus awarded about 15 drama & theater arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their drama & theater arts degree from Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn around $24,871 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,337 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in drama & theater arts from Oklahoma State University Main Campus

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Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

A rank of #3 makes Oklahoma City University one of the top schools for drama & theater arts. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 65% of students finish within six years. Oklahoma City University awarded about 38 drama & theater arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the drama & theater arts program make about $20,696 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in drama & theater arts from Oklahoma City University

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Students looking for a strong drama & theater arts program will find one at University Of Central Oklahoma, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public institution. About 37% of students finish within six years. About 22 drama & theater arts degrees were awarded at University Of Central Oklahoma in the most recent year. Students who receive their drama & theater arts degree from University Of Central Oklahoma earn around $17,272 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,321. See the full drama & theater arts program report for University Of Central Oklahoma

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Oral Roberts University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best drama & theater arts schools. Oral Roberts University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tulsa. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 drama & theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Oral Roberts University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, drama & theater arts degree recipients from Oral Roberts University generally make around $41,180. Oral Roberts University graduates carry a median of $28,022 in student loans. More information about a degree in drama & theater arts from Oral Roberts University

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Tulsa Community College landed the #6 spot for drama & theater arts this year. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public university. Tulsa Community College awarded about 17 drama & theater arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, drama & theater arts degree recipients from Tulsa Community College generally make around $41,718. Tulsa Community College graduates carry a median of $15,789 in student loans. See the full drama & theater arts program report for Tulsa Community College

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Notes and References

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 · 13 schools evaluated.

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