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#1 #1 Best College for Acting in the U.S. American Musical and Dramatic Academy New York, NY At American Musical and Dramatic Academy, only three majors are offered: Musical Theatre, Acting, Dance, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 75 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#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 32% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,032
#3 #3 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Marymount Manhattan College New York, NY Every year, Marymount Manhattan College grants about 53 degrees to students studying Musical Theatre, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Acting, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Dance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $53,773
#4 #4 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 1244 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 76 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $45,934
#5 #5 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 Voice and Opera. In fact, The Juilliard School awards 40 degrees every year to Stringed Instruments majors....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $56,138
#6 #6 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 812 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $52,307
#7 #7 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Each year, Columbia College Chicago awards about 251 degrees to those majoring in Cinematography and Film/Video Production, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 70 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,431
#8 #8 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK Every year, Oklahoma City University grants about 120 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 Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Median Starting Salary $53,676
#9 #9 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Economics, General, Finance, and General. In fact, Syracuse University awards 291 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#10 #10 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Pace University New York, NY Every year, Pace University grants about 205 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mass Communication/Media Studies, Finance, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $52,244
#11 #11 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Each year, Ithaca College grants around 75 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,250–1,410 Median Starting Salary $60,006
#12 #12 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 345 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,030–1,330 Median Starting Salary $54,028
#13 #13 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 313 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Median Starting Salary $52,076
#14 #14 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 761 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 22% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,260–1,500 Median Starting Salary $48,306
#15 #15 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 Psychology, General, Finance, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 523 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $50,669
#16 #16 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, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $53,901
#17 #17 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Point Park University grants around 76 degrees to students majoring in Dance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, and......view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,030–1,260 Median Starting Salary $52,560
#18 #18 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 Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 372 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 18% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,350–1,470 Median Starting Salary $48,915
#19 #19 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, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Emerson College grants 483 degrees per year to Cinematography and Film/Video Production majors....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,290–1,430 Median Starting Salary $57,454
#20 #20 Best College for Acting in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 561 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 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,320–1,520 Median Starting Salary $46,430
#21 #21 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 419 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 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $50,839
#22 #22 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Belmont University Nashville, TN Annually, Belmont University grants about 211 degrees to students majoring in Music Management, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Music, Other, and Recording Arts Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,974
#23 #23 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 Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Texas Christian University grants 302 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $53,217
#24 #24 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 Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 930–1,220 Median Starting Salary $50,296
#25 #25 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Elon University Elon, NC At Elon University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Communication Management and Strategic Communications, Finance, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $60,357
#26 #26 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH At Baldwin Wallace University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,120–1,300 Median Starting Salary $52,749
#27 #27 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, Psychology, General, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $54,633
#28 #28 Best College for Acting in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 449 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,230–1,450 Median Starting Salary $51,625
#29 #29 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 187 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 960–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,761
#30 #30 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Annually, Roosevelt University awards about 55 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Musical Theatre, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Special Education and Teaching, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 910–1,190 Median Starting Salary $49,217
#31 #31 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Shenandoah University Winchester, VA At Shenandoah University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $56,714
#32 #32 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,000–1,200 Median Starting Salary $55,600
#33 #33 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, Dance, General, Communication, and General. In fact, SUNY at Purchase College awards 59 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,210–1,380 Median Starting Salary $52,298
#34 #34 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ Each year, Rider University grants around 78 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, and Voice and Opera....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,120–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,970
#35 #35 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 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,270–1,430 Median Starting Salary $52,547
#36 #36 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 321 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Information Science/Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,240–1,420 Median Starting Salary $48,754
#37 #37 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Towson University Towson, MD Each year, Towson University awards around 425 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, Information Technology, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 930–1,240 Median Starting Salary $53,514
#38 #38 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Greensboro College Greensboro, NC At Greensboro College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Managerial Economics, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Greensboro College awards 27 degrees annually to graduating Business/Managerial Economics students....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 900–1,110 Median Starting Salary $52,207
#39 #39 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Each year, Lipscomb University awards about 69 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,090–1,350 Median Starting Salary $50,440
#40 #40 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $53,086
#41 #41 Best College for Acting in the U.S. The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Every year, The Catholic University of America awards around 158 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Median Starting Salary $61,854
#42 #42 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1035 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 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $52,405
#43 #43 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, Management Science, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $48,720
#44 #44 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Saint Edward's University Austin, TX Annually, Saint Edward's University grants around 76 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,000–1,260 Median Starting Salary $51,024
#45 #45 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Butler University Indianapolis, IN At Butler University, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Butler University awards 79 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,360 Median Starting Salary $59,385
#46 #46 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Drake University Des Moines, IA Annually, Drake University awards around 41 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Median Starting Salary $55,998
#47 #47 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Long Island University Brookville, NY Annually, Long Island University awards about 352 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Median Starting Salary $48,134
#48 #48 Best College for Acting in the U.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Every year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants around 259 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,080–1,320 Median Starting Salary $53,544
#49 #49 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. Other often-pursued majors include Accounting, Bible/Biblical Studies, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $53,676
#50 #50 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $53,326
#51 #51 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, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,335
#52 #52 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 Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Median Starting Salary $58,067
#53 #53 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Bradley University Peoria, IL Each year, Bradley University grants around 72 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $54,357
#54 #54 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Augustana College Rock Island, IL At Augustana College, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science. In fact, Augustana College grants 84 degrees per year to graduating Biology/Biological Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,030–1,290 Median Starting Salary $58,884
#55 #55 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Anderson University Anderson, SC At Anderson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $55,150
#56 #56 Best College for Acting in the U.S. University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Annually, the University of Hartford awards around 61 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $54,385
#57 #57 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 960–1,200 Median Starting Salary $53,223
#58 #58 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Otterbein University Westerville, OH Annually, Otterbein University grants about 49 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 950–1,340 Median Starting Salary $55,763
#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 53 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Median Starting Salary $54,693
#60 #60 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 7 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,260
#61 #61 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Salem State University Salem, MA Every year, Salem State University grants around 126 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 990–1,160 Median Starting Salary $52,160
#62 #62 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT Each year, Westminster University awards about 45 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,290 Median Starting Salary $52,077
#63 #63 Best College for Acting in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Every year, the University of Illinois Chicago awards about 402 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,320 Median Starting Salary $48,408
#64 #64 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Harding University Searcy, AR Each year, Harding University awards about 79 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Accounting, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,330 Median Starting Salary $54,685
#65 #65 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 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,190 Median Starting Salary $54,524
#66 #66 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 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $49,731
#67 #67 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA Each year, Seton Hill University awards around 34 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Pre-Physician Assistant, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $57,044
#68 #68 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Keene State College Keene, NH Each year, Keene State College awards around 66 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, and Elementary Education and......view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,250 Median Starting Salary $58,720
#69 #69 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, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Median Starting Salary $54,720
#70 #70 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, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 970–1,280 Median Starting Salary $49,832
#71 #71 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Marietta College Marietta, OH Each year, Marietta College awards around 21 degrees to students studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,163
#72 #72 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 459 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 900–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,511
#73 #73 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Campbell University Buies Creek, NC Annually, Campbell University awards around 65 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $50,674
#74 #74 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Millikin University Decatur, IL Annually, Millikin University grants about 19 degrees to students majoring in Elementary Education and Teaching, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Musical Theatre....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 950–1,180 Median Starting Salary $52,283
#75 #75 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Lycoming College Williamsport, PA Each year, Lycoming College grants around 41 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Criminology, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $52,739
#76 #76 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Each year, Lindenwood University awards about 172 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $51,229
#77 #77 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI At Northern Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,341
#78 #78 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN At Augsburg University, the most popular majors students pursue are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Augsburg University grants 32 degrees per year to graduating Marketing/Marketing Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 940–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,626
#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 211 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,990
#80 #80 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 Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 950–1,170 Median Starting Salary $51,420
#81 #81 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Kean University grants 304 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,150 Median Starting Salary $51,659
#82 #82 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Stephens College Columbia, MO Every year, Stephens College awards about 18 degrees to those studying Musical Theatre, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Graphic Communications, General, and Fashion/Apparel Design....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,160 Median Starting Salary $50,440
#83 #83 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Rhode Island College Providence, RI Each year, Rhode Island College awards around 135 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Social Work, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 870–1,120 Median Starting Salary $51,677
#84 #84 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Each year, Regent University grants about 116 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,000–1,250 Median Starting Salary $49,941
#85 #85 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, Psychology, and General. In fact, Brenau University grants 36 degrees per year to Nursing Practice majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,000–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,373
#86 #86 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Dean College Franklin, MA At Dean College, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Dance, General, and Securities Services Administration/Management. In fact, Dean College awards 41 degrees per year to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 920–1,110 Median Starting Salary $54,374
#87 #87 Best College for Acting in the U.S. Coker University Hartsville, SC Each year, Coker University awards about 58 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Criminology, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,170 Median Starting Salary $49,814
#88 #88 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 Acting, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, and Playwriting and Screenwriting. In fact, New York Film Academy awards 82 degrees every year to graduating Acting students....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 82 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#89 #89 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, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 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 1,135 Acting degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, women make up 62% percent and men make up 38% 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 253 degrees last year! The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Acting is $37,200.

Popularity of Acting Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Acting degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

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

1,135

Female Students

703 (61%)

Male Students

432 (38%)

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

24%

75

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$51,847

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

32%

33

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$55,032

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

83%

42

1,130–1,320

$53,773

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

11%

76

1,460–1,550

$45,934

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

9%

8

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$56,138

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

13%

27

1,430–1,530

$52,307

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

74%

70

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$53,431

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

71%

19

1,050–1,270

$53,676

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

49%

27

1,310–1,440

$53,877

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

78%

46

1,180–1,370

$52,244

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

70%

24

1,250–1,410

$60,006

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

86%

40

1,030–1,330

$54,028

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

88%

29

1,160–1,360

$52,076

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

22%

18

1,260–1,500

$48,306

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

61%

19

1,250–1,430

$50,669

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

52%

18

1,210–1,400