As of 2025, 989 U.S. colleges are offering Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts and its subprograms. The 2025 average undergraduate tuition of the Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts programs is $10,509 for state residents and $35,139 for out-of-state students.
173 schools offer the Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts program in graduate level, and the average graduate program tuition is $12,524 for state residents and $28,061 for out-of-state students. 56 schools offer Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts certificate / vocational programs for Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts area. For the vocational programs (certificate programs) the 2025 average tuition is $17,650 and the average program length is months.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts by Degree and Programs
786 colleges have Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts BS degree programs and 173 graduate schools have the program in gradute levels. 56 colleges and vocational schools have the Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts program and 11 schools have post-graduate certificate programs.
| Number of Offered Schools | |
|---|---|
| Certificate Programs | 56 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Certificate | 1 |
| Less than 1 Year Certificate | 37 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 12 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 6 |
| Associate's | 196 |
| Bachelor's | 786 |
| Master's | 139 |
| Doctorate | 34 |
| Post Graduate | 11 |
| Post-Bachelor's | 9 |
| Post-Masters | 2 |
Programs/Concentrations in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
U.S. Colleges Offering Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts Program
989 matched schools
University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a Public, four-years school located in Birmingham, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 20,905 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $22,562.
Acceptance Rate88.18%
SAT Score1,340
Graduation Rate64%
Enrollment20,905
Student/Faculty18 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$9,098 / $22,562
Graduate$8,640 / $21,168
University of Alabama in Huntsville
University of Alabama in Huntsville is a Public, four-years school located in Huntsville, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 8,564 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $26,408.
Acceptance Rate68.57%
SAT Score1,310
Graduation Rate64%
Enrollment8,564
Student/Faculty17 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$12,132 / $26,408
Graduate$12,388 / $28,270
Alabama State University
Alabama State University is a Public, four-years school located in Montgomery, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 4,081 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $19,576.
Acceptance Rate97.55%
SAT Score858
Graduation Rate30%
Enrollment4,081
Student/Faculty15 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$11,248 / $19,576
Graduate$10,336 / $17,752
The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama is a Public, four-years school located in Tuscaloosa, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 40,846 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $34,172.
Acceptance Rate76.65%
SAT Score1,270
Graduation Rate73%
Enrollment40,846
Student/Faculty19 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$12,180 / $34,172
Graduate$11,980 / $33,972
Athens State University
Athens State University is a Public, four-years school located in Athens, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 2,986 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $17,700.
Enrollment2,986
Student/Faculty14 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$10,020 / $17,700
Graduate$10,728 / $17,232
Auburn University
Auburn University is a Public, four-years school located in Auburn, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 34,145 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $34,922.
Acceptance Rate45.92%
SAT Score1,320
Graduation Rate82%
Enrollment34,145
Student/Faculty21 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$12,890 / $34,922
Graduate$12,890 / $33,986
Faulkner University
Faulkner University is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Montgomery, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 3,086 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $23,920.
Acceptance Rate73.07%
Graduation Rate37%
Enrollment3,086
Student/Faculty14 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$23,920
Graduate$16,050
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville State University is a Public, four-years school located in Jacksonville, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 9,955 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $23,334.
Acceptance Rate77.69%
SAT Score1,130
Graduation Rate55%
Enrollment9,955
Student/Faculty19 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$12,894 / $23,334
Graduate$11,488 / $17,920
University of Mobile
University of Mobile is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Mobile, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 1,545 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $26,910.
Acceptance Rate77.89%
Graduation Rate57%
Enrollment1,545
Student/Faculty14 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$26,910
Graduate$14,410
University of Montevallo
University of Montevallo is a Public, four-years school located in Montevallo, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 3,088 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $26,968.
Acceptance Rate53.85%
Graduation Rate54%
Enrollment3,088
Student/Faculty13 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$13,948 / $26,968
Graduate$11,916 / $26,532