Best Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Schools in Ohio

Ohio has 21 colleges offering Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 639 recent graduates. Graduates earn $22,983 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $22,844.

Schools in OH

$22,983

OH Avg. Earnings

$22,844

National Avg.

351

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft in Ohio

Public Schools (9)

$23,351

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (5)

$21,368

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Ohio produce comparable or higher early earnings for Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Schools in Ohio, Ranked by Earnings

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Public

$21,964

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,766

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 82.1%

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH · Public

$23,456

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,520

Graduates: 42

Acceptance: 87.7%

Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH ·

$22,892

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $18,112

Graduates: 33

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH ·

$22,892

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $18,112

Graduates: 33

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Southern Campus

Ironton, OH ·

$22,892

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $18,112

Graduates: 33

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH ·

$22,892

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $18,112

Graduates: 33

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public

$22,892

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $18,112

Graduates: 33

Acceptance: 84.8%

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Zanesville, OH ·

$22,892

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $18,112

Graduates: 33

Acceptance: N/A

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,912

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 83.3%

#10

Ohio State University-Lima Campus

Lima, OH ·

$27,343

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $20,371

Graduates: 34

Acceptance: N/A

#11

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

$27,343

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $20,371

Graduates: 34

Acceptance: 50.8%

#12

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH · Public

$20,687

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $19,987

Graduates: 31

Acceptance: 80.6%

#13

Kent State University at Trumbull

Warren, OH ·

$22,602

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,889

Graduates: 77

Acceptance: N/A

#14

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH · Public

$22,602

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,889

Graduates: 77

Acceptance: 86.7%

#15

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH · Private

$20,140

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $19,475

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 76.8%

#16

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH · Public

$21,894

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,168

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 95.5%

#17

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH · Public

$25,967

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $16,879

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: 95.2%

#18

Ohio Northern University

Ada, OH · Private

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH · Public

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH · Private

Denison University

Granville, OH · Private

$20,140

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 16.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft in Ohio?

Miami University-Oxford ranks #1 for Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft in Ohio with median graduate earnings of $21,964 within two years of graduation. There are 21 schools offering Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft programs in the state.

How much do Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft graduates earn in Ohio?

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft graduates in Ohio earn an average of $22,983 within two years of graduation. This is 1% above the national average of $22,844 for this major.

What is the hardest Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft school to get into in Ohio?

Denison University is the most selective Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft program in Ohio with an acceptance rate of 16.9%. The average acceptance rate across Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft programs in the state is 74.4%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft in Ohio?

In Ohio, private Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft programs produce average earnings of $21,368 vs $23,351 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 9 public and 5 private options in the state.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.