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2026 Best Theater Arts Schools in Minnesota

4 Colleges in the United States
86 Theater Arts Degrees Awarded
$22,736 Avg Early-Career Salary

Theater Arts is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 33 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best theater arts schools.

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Best Schools for Theater Arts in Minnesota

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 theater arts degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Theater Arts

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No school ranked higher than University Of Minnesota Twin Cities this year for theater arts. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 36 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Theater Arts graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $19,982 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. Get the full theater arts details for University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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University Of Minnesota Duluth is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in theater arts, landing the #2 spot this year. This large public university is located in the city of Duluth. About 65% of students finish within six years. University Of Minnesota Duluth awarded about 18 theater arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theater arts degree from University Of Minnesota Duluth earn around $26,751 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full theater arts details for University Of Minnesota Duluth

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Northwestern College Minnesota is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in theater arts, landing the #3 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Saint Paul. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern College Minnesota in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theater arts degree from Northwestern College Minnesota earn around $19,541 in the first couple years of their career. Northwestern College Minnesota graduates carry a median of $23,505 in student loans. More information about a degree in theater arts from Northwestern College Minnesota

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Students looking for a strong theater arts program will find one at Minnesota State University Mankato, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public institution. Minnesota State University Mankato graduates 54% of students within six years. About 20 theater arts degrees were awarded at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, theater arts degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $24,671. Minnesota State University Mankato graduates carry a median of $24,853 in student loans. More information about a degree in theater arts from Minnesota State University Mankato

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 33 schools evaluated.

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