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#1 #1 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Marymount Manhattan College New York, NY Every year, Marymount Manhattan College grants about 60 degrees to students studying Musical Theatre, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Acting, Psychology, General, Dance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $53,773
#2 #2 Best College for Acting in the U.S. California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA At California Institute of the Arts, the most popular majors students pursue are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Acting, Fine/Studio Arts, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 26% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,032
#3 #3 Best College for Acting in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Human Biology. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1346 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 79 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Median Starting Salary $45,934
#4 #4 Best College for Acting in the U.S. American Musical and Dramatic Academy New York, NY At American Musical and Dramatic Academy, the three most popular college majors students study are Musical Theatre, Acting, Dance, and Other. In fact, American Musical and Dramatic Academy awards 125 degrees per year to Musical Theatre majors....view more Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 87 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#5 #5 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK Every year, Oklahoma City University grants about 95 degrees to those majoring in Adult Health Nurse/Nursing, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Music Performance, General, Dance, General, and Acting....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $53,676
#6 #6 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 355 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 1,130–1,370 Median Starting Salary $54,028
#7 #7 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Pace University New York, NY Every year, Pace University grants about 207 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Mass Communication/Media Studies, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,190–1,360 Median Starting Salary $52,244
#8 #8 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH At Baldwin Wallace University, the most popular majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Median Starting Salary $52,749
#9 #9 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Each year, Columbia College Chicago awards about 236 degrees to those majoring in Cinematography and Film/Video Production, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,431
#10 #10 Best College for Acting in the U.S. DePaul University Chicago, IL At DePaul University, the three most popular college majors students study are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, DePaul University grants 269 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $52,076
#11 #11 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Finance, General, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Syracuse University awards 220 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,290–1,440 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#12 #12 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Boston University Boston, MA At Boston University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boston University grants 713 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $52,307
#13 #13 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Psychology, General, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 533 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $50,669
#14 #14 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL At Illinois Wesleyan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, Illinois Wesleyan University grants 37 degrees annually to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $58,067
#15 #15 Best College for Acting in the U.S. The Juilliard School New York, NY At The Juilliard School, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Stringed Instruments, Dance, General, and Keyboard Instruments. In fact, The Juilliard School awards 39 degrees every year to Stringed Instruments majors....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $56,138
#16 #16 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX At Texas Christian University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $53,217
#17 #17 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Baylor University Waco, TX At Baylor University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,180–1,380 Median Starting Salary $53,901
#18 #18 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH At Wright State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 930–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,296
#19 #19 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Belmont University Nashville, TN Annually, Belmont University grants about 261 degrees to students majoring in Music Management, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,974
#20 #20 Best College for Acting in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 233 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $48,915
#21 #21 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Emerson College Boston, MA At Emerson College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Creative Writing, and Journalism. In fact, Emerson College grants 470 degrees per year to Cinematography and Film/Video Production majors....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,290–1,430 Median Starting Salary $57,454
#22 #22 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Salem State University Salem, MA Every year, Salem State University grants around 174 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,020–1,180 Median Starting Salary $52,160
#23 #23 Best College for Acting in the U.S. SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY At SUNY at Purchase College, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Communication, General, Dance, and General. In fact, SUNY at Purchase College awards 57 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,210–1,380 Median Starting Salary $52,298
#24 #24 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Chapman University Orange, CA At Chapman University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,280–1,440 Median Starting Salary $54,633
#25 #25 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1212 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $52,405
#26 #26 Best College for Acting in the U.S. University of Evansville Evansville, IN At the University of Evansville, the three most popular college majors students study are Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $53,086
#27 #27 Best College for Acting in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 744 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,250–1,490 Median Starting Salary $48,306
#28 #28 Best College for Acting in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 515 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Informatics, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,310–1,510 Median Starting Salary $46,430
#29 #29 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Shenandoah University Winchester, VA At Shenandoah University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 990–1,270 Median Starting Salary $56,714
#30 #30 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Each year, Ithaca College grants around 88 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Radio and Television, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, and Physical Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,240–1,390 Median Starting Salary $60,006
#31 #31 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Saint Edward's University Austin, TX Annually, Saint Edward's University grants around 85 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Communication, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,040–1,230 Median Starting Salary $51,024
#32 #32 Best College for Acting in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 399 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,230–1,450 Median Starting Salary $51,625
#33 #33 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Webster University Saint Louis, MO At Webster University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $49,832
#34 #34 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Pepperdine University Malibu, CA At Pepperdine University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,310–1,450 Median Starting Salary $52,547
#35 #35 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Point Park University grants around 63 degrees to students majoring in Dance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Business Administration......view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,030–1,260 Median Starting Salary $52,560
#36 #36 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 243 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Accounting, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $51,761
#37 #37 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Experimental Psychology. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 532 degrees every year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,220–1,490 Median Starting Salary $52,910
#38 #38 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Annually, Roosevelt University awards about 53 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Musical Theatre, and Management Science....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 860–1,130 Median Starting Salary $49,217
#39 #39 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Stephens College Columbia, MO Every year, Stephens College awards about 17 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Musical Theatre....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,160 Median Starting Salary $50,440
#40 #40 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA At Academy of Art University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#41 #41 Best College for Acting in the U.S. University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Annually, the University of Hartford awards around 57 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $54,385
#42 #42 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Transylvania University Lexington, KY Annually, Transylvania University awards around 32 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,380 Median Starting Salary $55,380
#43 #43 Best College for Acting in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 455 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $50,839
#44 #44 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ Each year, Rider University grants around 57 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Accounting, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $54,970
#45 #45 Best College for Acting in the U.S. University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA At the University of Northern Iowa, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,335
#46 #46 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Each year, Lipscomb University awards about 70 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,090–1,350 Median Starting Salary $50,440
#47 #47 Best College for Acting in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Every year, the University of Illinois Chicago awards about 367 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Median Starting Salary $48,408
#48 #48 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Towson University Towson, MD Each year, Towson University awards around 495 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 950–1,240 Median Starting Salary $53,514
#49 #49 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Brigham Young University Provo, UT At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Exercise Physiology, and Management Science....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $48,720
#50 #50 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE At Nebraska Wesleyan University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $54,720
#51 #51 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Bradley University Peoria, IL Each year, Bradley University grants around 91 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, General, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $54,357
#52 #52 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Otterbein University Westerville, OH Annually, Otterbein University grants about 52 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $55,763
#53 #53 Best College for Acting in the U.S. University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County awards around 324 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Information Science/Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,240–1,420 Median Starting Salary $48,754
#54 #54 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN Each year, Freed-Hardeman University grants about 31 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $53,676
#55 #55 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Nazareth University Rochester, NY Every year, Nazareth University awards about 41 degrees to those majoring in Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Social Work, and Organizational Leadership....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Median Starting Salary $57,649
#56 #56 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA At Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, the three most popular college majors students study are Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, Health and Wellness, General, Special Education and Teaching, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 980–1,200 Median Starting Salary $55,600
#57 #57 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL At Florida Southern College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,190–1,340 Median Starting Salary $53,326
#58 #58 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $49,260
#59 #59 Best College for Acting in the U.S. SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY At SUNY at Fredonia, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Music Teacher Education, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, SUNY at Fredonia grants 50 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,693
#60 #60 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Lycoming College Williamsport, PA Each year, Lycoming College grants around 38 degrees to students studying Criminology, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Median Starting Salary $52,739
#61 #61 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD At Stevenson University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,190 Median Starting Salary $54,524
#62 #62 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA Each year, Seton Hill University awards around 39 degrees to those studying Pre-Physician Assistant, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,044
#63 #63 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Long Island University Brookville, NY Annually, Long Island University awards about 395 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Median Starting Salary $48,134
#64 #64 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK At Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $49,731
#65 #65 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Visible Music College Memphis, TN Each year, Visible Music College awards about 17 degrees to students studying Music Performance, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Acting, Lay Ministry, and Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,521
#66 #66 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Millikin University Decatur, IL Annually, Millikin University grants about 31 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,150 Median Starting Salary $52,283
#67 #67 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Keene State College Keene, NH Each year, Keene State College awards around 62 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $58,720
#68 #68 Best College for Acting in the U.S. University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO At the University of Northern Colorado, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,200 Median Starting Salary $53,223
#69 #69 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Elon University Elon, NC At Elon University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Finance, General, Communication Management and Strategic Communications, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Elon University awards 134 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,150–1,340 Median Starting Salary $60,357
#70 #70 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Kean University Union, NJ At Kean University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Kean University grants 378 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 900–1,170 Median Starting Salary $51,659
#71 #71 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Each year, Lindenwood University awards about 155 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Computer Graphics....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,070–1,270 Median Starting Salary $51,229
#72 #72 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 438 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 920–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,511
#73 #73 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Each year, Regent University grants about 120 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Business Administration and Management, General, and Bible/Biblical Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,000–1,250 Median Starting Salary $49,941
#74 #74 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Brenau University Gainesville, GA At Brenau University, the most popular majors students pursue are Nursing Practice, Elementary Education and Teaching, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, and General. In fact, Brenau University grants 44 degrees per year to Nursing Practice majors....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,170 Median Starting Salary $50,373
#75 #75 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Greensboro College Greensboro, NC At Greensboro College, the three most popular college majors students study are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business/Managerial Economics, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 900–1,110 Median Starting Salary $52,207
#76 #76 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Emory & Henry University Emory, VA At Emory & Henry University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,290 Median Starting Salary $53,151
#77 #77 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA At Central Washington University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 950–1,170 Median Starting Salary $51,420
#78 #78 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Rhode Island College Providence, RI Each year, Rhode Island College awards around 134 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Accounting, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 870–1,120 Median Starting Salary $51,677
#79 #79 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT At Southern Utah University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, Southern Utah University awards 150 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,990
#80 #80 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Drake University Des Moines, IA Annually, Drake University awards around 45 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Median Starting Salary $55,998
#81 #81 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO At Missouri Southern State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 950–1,200 Median Starting Salary $50,071
#82 #82 Best College for Acting in the U.S. New York Film Academy Burbank, CA At New York Film Academy, the most popular majors students study are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Acting, and Photography. In fact, New York Film Academy awards 107 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 99 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
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About Acting

Acting programs prepare individuals to communicate dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the achievement of naturalistic and believable behavior in imaginary circumstances. Includes instruction in voice and acting speech, stage dialects, movement, improvisation, acting styles, theatre history, script interpretation, and actor coaching.

Of the 1,149 Acting degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, women make up 61% percent and men make up 39% percent of the area of study. Did you know that New York has more students graduating with a degree in Acting than any other state? In fact, New York awarded 238 degrees last year! The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Acting is $37,200.

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The highest paying career for Acting majors is Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary. But, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for certain jobs. A position that is in high need that a degree in Acting can prepare you for is Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Acting majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Acting majors.

#1 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,149

Female Students

699 (60%)

Male Students

450 (39%)

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#1 Best College for Acting in the U.S.

83%

38

1,130–1,320

$53,773

#2 Best College for Acting in the U.S.

26%

29

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$55,032

#3 Best College for Acting in the U.S.

10%

79

1,450–1,550

$45,934

#4 Best College for Acting in the U.S.

25%

87

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$51,847

#5 Best College for Acting in the U.S.

77%

22

1,070–1,280

$53,676

#6 Best College for Acting in the U.S.

80%

48

1,130–1,370

$54,028

#7 Best College for Acting in the U.S.

76%

42

1,190–1,360

$52,244

#8 Best College for Acting in the U.S.

76%

23

1,090–1,300

$52,749

#9 Best College for Acting in the U.S.

75%

58

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$53,431

#10 Best College for Acting in the U.S.

76%

30

1,110–1,330

$52,076

#11 Best College for Acting in the U.S.

46%

24

1,290–1,440

$53,877

#12 Best College for Acting in the U.S.

11%

19

1,430–1,530

$52,307

#13 Best College for Acting in the U.S.

61%

20

1,250–1,430

$50,669

#14 Best College for Acting in the U.S.

39%

14

1,150–1,370

$58,067

#15 Best College for Acting in the U.S.

9%

11

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$56,138

#16 Best College for Acting in the U.S.

44%

17

1,190–1,380