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2026 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Kansas

2 Colleges in the United States
40 Drama & Theater Arts Degrees Awarded
$53,916 Avg Early-Career Salary

Drama & Theater Arts degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their drama & theater arts programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 21 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 Kansas

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall drama & theater arts education in Kansas.

Top Schools in Drama & Theater Arts

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Kansas State University tops our 2026 ranking of the best drama & theater arts schools. Set in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public institution. About 71% of students finish within six years. About 21 drama & theater arts degrees were awarded at Kansas State University in the most recent year. Drama & Theater Arts graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of $51,543 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,546 to complete this degree. Get the full drama & theater arts details for Kansas State University

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Students looking for a strong drama & theater arts program will find one at University Of Kansas, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. University Of Kansas awarded about 19 drama & theater arts degrees in the most recent data year. Drama & Theater Arts graduates of University Of Kansas earn a median of $56,289 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,608 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in drama & theater arts from University Of Kansas

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 21 schools evaluated.

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