1.3k Bachelor's degrees in Drama in United States

Tell a story. Bring it to life. Change the world. Whether you’re passionate about acting, writing, set design, or literally lighting up the stage, the Theatre Arts program at McDaniel College trains you in all the disciplines that go into creating theatrical experiences.

Tell a story. Bring it to life. Change the world. Whether you’re passionate about acting, writing, set design, or literally lighting up the stage, McDaniel College’s Theatre Arts program trains you in all the disciplines that go into creating theatrical experiences.

The bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre Accompanying curriculum at Shenandoah University prepares talented pianists to be collaborative performers with singers and instrumentalists in all styles of popular musical theatre.

Students in the Theatre Arts, Technical Option at Salem State University will take classes in scenic, lighting, sound, and costume technology.  They will have the opportunity to work as technical director, master carpenter, master electrician, costume stitcher or run crew chief, or sound engineer for department productions.

The BA Theatre program from Oklahoma City University provides a wide range of skills and studies that prepare well rounded artists for a variety of theatrical careers. 

The Theatre program at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is focused on creating theatre artists—actors, designers, directors, stage managers, and technicians—who are prepared to enter the professional world of theatre or to pursue advanced study in theatre.

The Theatre programme at Mercer University is a full-time B.A. degree based in Macon. This immersive course blends liberal arts traditions with practical performance, offering students personalised mentorship from expert faculty. It is designed to foster creativity and professional discipline within a vibrant artistic community.

Students majoring in Theatre at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga may earn a degree in a program that combines intensive performance and production work within a strong liberal arts environment.

The Theatre B.A. at The University of Vermont is a comprehensive undergraduate programme delivered on-campus in a full-time study mode. This degree blends creative self-expression with a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, fostering critical thinking and social awareness through diverse performance and production opportunities.

Azusa Pacific University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting is one of the first programs in the country to train actors for equal excellence in on-camera and stage acting.

The Musical Theatre programme at Montclair State University is a full-time Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. This intensive four-year course provides professional training in acting, dance, and music. Students develop elite performance skills through rigorous classroom study and numerous production opportunities in a creative environment.

By studying the wealth of global Theatre Arts traditions at Kalamazoo College, you will investigate the plurality of the human experience and the interdependence of all peoples and cultures.

The West Liberty University Theatre program offers Bachelor’s degrees in Performance and Design/Technical Theater, as well as minors in Costume Design, Scene Design, and Dance.

The New School awards the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre to graduates of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) integrated program. 

The Drama and Theatre - Performance Major is offered by Norfolk State University. The Division of Fine Arts takes its title and general direction from the traditional roles of drawing, painting, and sculpture.

This Musical Theatre BA is a collaboration between the Department of Music and Theatre Department, from Washburn University.

At Beloit College, the Theatre and Dance program is rigorous and positive, helping you hone your technique, speak your artistic truth, and identify your unique gifts. We believe your personal development and empathy for others enriches your imaginative possibilities.

The Arts Administration - Music major at Marywood University combines two areas of artistic interest with practical business applications. Students may choose a concentration in either music or theatre. They must also choose a secondary concentration in music, theatre, or art.

The Marshall University Theatre Performance  program (BFA degree) takes the conservatory approach to actor training.  Using 21stcentury as well as tried-and-true trends in actor training, students in performance develop their craft according to current expectations in the American theatre, film and television industries.

Students majoring in Musical Theatre at Winthrop University will experience a program that encourages a breadth of knowledge that includes production work as well as performance.