2026 Best Theater Arts Schools in Washington

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

No school ranked higher than University Of Washington Seattle Campus this year for theater arts. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theater arts degree from University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn around $26,555 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,638. See the full theater arts program report for University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Students looking for a strong theater arts program will find one at Western Washington University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public institution. Western Washington University graduates 65% of students within six years. Western Washington University awarded about 32 theater arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the theater arts program make about $24,258 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. More information about a degree in theater arts from Western Washington University

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Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

A rank of #3 makes Pacific Lutheran University one of the top schools for theater arts. Pacific Lutheran University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Tacoma. About 69% of students finish within six years. About 13 theater arts degrees were awarded at Pacific Lutheran University in the most recent year. Graduates of the theater arts program make about $25,754 in their early career. Pacific Lutheran University graduates carry a median of $24,125 in student loans. Read more about the theater arts program at Pacific Lutheran University

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Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

A rank of #4 makes Eastern Washington University one of the top schools for theater arts. Eastern Washington University is a large public school located in the town of Cheney. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Washington University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the theater arts program make about $47,144 in their early career. Eastern Washington University graduates carry a median of $21,754 in student loans. Read more about the theater arts program at Eastern Washington University