A program that focuses on the study of the history, literature, theory, and analysis of written plays, theatrical productions, and theatre methods and organization. Includes instruction in historical method; critical theory; literary analysis; the study of themes and archetypes in dramatic literature; the history of acting, directing, and technical theatre; and the study of specific historical and cultural styles and traditions.
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| Rank | School Name | Students | % of Total | Total On-Campus Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia University | 11 | 0% | $23,294 |
| 2 | Western Michigan University | 7 | 0% | $26,009 |
| 3 | Yale University | 6 | 0% | $73,900 |
| 4 | Clark Atlanta University | 5 | 1% | $38,154 |
| 5 | Bowdoin College | 4 | 1% | $70,710 |
| 6 | DePaul University | 4 | 0% | $57,678 |
| 7 | Elon University | 2 | 0% | $51,049 |
| 8 | Marymount Manhattan College | 2 | 0% | $58,110 |
| 9 | University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | 2 | 0% | $7,210 |
| 10 | Buena Vista University | 1 | 0% | $46,808 |
| 11 | Catholic University of America | 1 | 0% | $64,560 |
This list indicates the number of students that completed the Theatre Literature, History and Criticism program at the schools above.
It is not necessarily an indicator of academic rigor or quality of education.
Note that some schools do not have enough data to be ranked, and these schools will not appear in our lists.