by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in Kentucky to determine which ones were the best for theater arts students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 123 bachelor's degrees in theater arts to qualified students.
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The theater bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality theater program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for theater arts students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kentucky list, to help you choose the best school for you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in theater arts.
It is hard to beat University of Kentucky if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in theater arts. UK is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lexington.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from University of Kentucky
It's difficult to beat Northern Kentucky University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in theater arts. NKU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Highland Heights.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Northern Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Western Kentucky University
Explore all the Best Theater Arts Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 421 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 139 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 349 |
| Georgia | 453 | 248 |
| Virginia | 421 | 314 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 144 |
| Alabama | 320 | 110 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 148 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 73 |
| Mississippi | 275 | 44 |
| West Virginia | 223 | 31 |
Theater Arts is one of 11 different types of Drama & Theater Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 11 |
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