2026 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Nebraska

Drama & Theater Arts programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best drama & theater arts schools.

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• Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Nebraska

Best Schools for Drama & Theater Arts in Nebraska

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

Top Schools in Drama & Theater Arts

1

University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Drama & Theater Arts Degrees Awarded

$21,627 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is University Of Nebraska Lincoln, our #1 school for drama & theater arts. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Nebraska Lincoln awarded about 14 drama & theater arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their drama & theater arts degree from University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn around $21,627 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in drama & theater arts from University Of Nebraska Lincoln

2

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Drama & Theater Arts Degrees Awarded

$23,649 Median Starting Salary

Nebraska Wesleyan University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best drama & theater arts schools. Set in the city of Lincoln, Nebraska Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. There were roughly 13 drama & theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Nebraska Wesleyan University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the drama & theater arts program make about $23,649 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in drama & theater arts from Nebraska Wesleyan University

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 12 schools evaluated.

• 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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.