Ranked36
in the USABoston University is a very large not-for-profit college offering numerous disciplines along with theatre programs and located in
Boston,
Massachusetts. The college was opened in 1869 and is presently offering bachelor's, certificates, and master's degrees in 8 theatre programs.
Boston University is among the most expensive in the country: depending on the program, tuition cost varies around $66,000 per year. If you look for a cheaper alternative, check
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Recent studies showed that Boston University area is relatively dangerous: the school is reported to have
a poor rating for on-campus security.
Based on
67 evaluation criteria, Boston University theatre program ranks in Top 50 Theatre Schools in
the United States and in Top 5 Theatre Schools in
Massachusetts. Major competing theatre schools for this college are
Harvard University in Cambridge and
New York University in New York City. Check the details about all twelve competing theatre colleges and list of available theatre majors below.
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State Ranking
Second Best Management & Directing Program in Massachusetts
Second Best Screenwriting & Playwriting Program in Massachusetts
Third Best Acting & Performing Program in Massachusetts
#4 Design & Technology Program in Massachusetts
#4 General Drama Program in Massachusetts
Regional Ranking
#6 Management & Directing Program in the Northeast
#8 Design & Technology Program in the Northeast
#8 Screenwriting & Playwriting Program in the Northeast
#9 Acting & Performing Program in the Northeast
#13 General Drama Program in the Northeast
National Ranking
#10 Management & Directing Program in USA
#13 Screenwriting & Playwriting Program in USA
#17 Design & Technology Program in USA
#20 Acting & Performing Program in USA
#31 General Drama Program in USA
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Boston University
One Silber Way
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: (617) 353-2000
Website:
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Theatre majors:
Bachelor's degree
Acting
Directing and Theatrical Production
General Drama and Theatre Arts
General Visual and Performing Arts
Technical Theatre, Theatre Design and Technology
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Technical Theatre, Theatre Design and Technology
Master's degree
Directing and Theatrical Production
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Playwriting and Screenwriting
Technical Theatre, Theatre Design and Technology
Theatre Arts Management
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