by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 173 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The theater bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for drama & theater arts students working on their bachelor's degree.
The theater school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for drama & theater arts students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It is difficult to beat Belmont University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in drama & theater arts. Located in the large city of Nashville, Belmont is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from Belmont University
It is difficult to beat The University of Tennessee - Knoxville if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in drama & theater arts. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the theater program make about $21,189 for their early career.
More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Middle Tennessee State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in drama & theater arts. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public university with a very large student population.
After graduating, theater bachelor's recipients typically make an average of $17,860 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from Middle Tennessee State University
It's hard to beat The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in drama & theater arts. UT Chattanooga is a large public university located in the medium-sized city of Chattanooga.More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public university with a very large student population.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the theater program make around $19,055 in their early career salary.
More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from University of Memphis
ETSU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Johnson City.More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from East Tennessee State University
Located in the midsize city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from Austin Peay State University
Explore all the Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 225 | 533 |
| Georgia | 224 | 388 |
| North Carolina | 213 | 472 |
| Virginia | 213 | 371 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 161 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 169 |
| Alabama | 184 | 133 |
| Louisiana | 171 | 153 |
| Mississippi | 169 | 44 |
| Arkansas | 167 | 93 |
| West Virginia | 147 | 44 |
One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Drama & Theater Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 124 |
| Acting | 30 |
| Musical Theater | 8 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 6 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 4 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 587 |
| Arts & Media Management | 532 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 492 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 233 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 231 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 54 |
| Dance | 8 |
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