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Carnegie Mellon University: Theatre Ranking 2024

Carnegie Mellon UniversityRanked
3
in the USA
Carnegie Mellon University is a medium-sized not-for-profit college offering numerous disciplines along with theatre majors and located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school was founded in 1900 and is currently offering bachelor's and master's degrees in 8 theatre programs.

Carnegie Mellon University is among the most expensive in the country; depending on the program, tuition is about $65,000 a year. If you seek a cheaper alternative, check Affordable Colleges in Pennsylvania listing.

Recent studies showed that Carnegie Mellon University area is relatively dangerous: the college is reported to have a poor rating for campus security.

Based on 67 evaluation metrics, Carnegie Mellon University theatre program ranks The Third Best Theatre School in USA and The Best Theatre School in Pennsylvania. Major competing theatre schools for this school are New York University in New York City and University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston Salem. See the details about all twelve competing theatre schools as well as list of available theatre majors and minors below.

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School ranking:

Best Theatre School in Pennsylvania
Second Best Theatre School in the Northeast
Third Best Theatre School in USA

Program rankings:

State Ranking

Best Management & Directing Program in Pennsylvania
Best Design & Technology Program in Pennsylvania
Best Screenwriting & Playwriting Program in Pennsylvania
Best General Drama Program in Pennsylvania

Regional Ranking

Best Management & Directing Program in the Northeast
Best Screenwriting & Playwriting Program in the Northeast
Second Best General Drama Program in the Northeast
Second Best Design & Technology Program in the Northeast

National Ranking

Best Management & Directing Program in USA
Second Best Design & Technology Program in USA
Second Best Screenwriting & Playwriting Program in USA
Third Best General Drama Program in USA

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You may be interested in alternative options to enroll Carnegie Mellon University:
Art Programs - ranked top 5% in USA
Film Programs - ranked top 20% in USA
Performing Arts Programs - ranked top 5% in USA
Also, check how Carnegie Mellon University is ranked among graduate schools in Pennsylvania.

Contact information:

Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890
Phone: (412) 268-2000
Website: www.cmu.edu

Location map:

Carnegie Mellon University Location Map

Theatre majors:

Bachelor's degree

Digital Arts
Directing and Theatrical Production
General Drama and Theatre Arts
Other Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Master's degree

Costume Design
Digital Arts
Directing and Theatrical Production
General Drama and Theatre Arts
Other Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Playwriting and Screenwriting
Technical Theatre, Theatre Design and Technology
Theatre Arts Management

Local competitors:

New York University - Theatre School Ranking
New York University

New York City, NY, 7 theatre programs

University of North Carolina School of the Arts - Theatre School Ranking
University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Winston Salem, NC, 4 theatre programs

George Mason University - Theatre School Ranking
George Mason University

Fairfax, VA, 5 theatre programs

Pace University - Theatre School Ranking
Pace University

New York City, NY, 6 theatre programs

University of Pennsylvania - Theatre School Ranking
University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA, 4 theatre programs

University of Michigan Ann Arbor - Theatre School Ranking
University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI, 5 theatre programs

University of Virginia - Theatre School Ranking
University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA, 3 theatre programs

Villanova University - Theatre School Ranking
Villanova University

Villanova, PA, 2 theatre programs

Case Western Reserve University - Theatre School Ranking
Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH, 3 theatre programs

University of Maryland College Park - Theatre School Ranking
University of Maryland College Park

College Park, MD, 5 theatre programs

George Washington University - Theatre School Ranking
George Washington University

Washington, DC, 4 theatre programs

Binghamton University - Theatre School Ranking
Binghamton University

Vestal, NY, 4 theatre programs

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