Binghamton offers a BA in theatre, with three possible specializations: acting/directing, dance, or design/technical theatre. In addition, theatre majors can choose to study musical theater, performance theory, history or criticism.

Binghamton's theatre major teaches students performance and technical skills and also encourages skills in leadership, teamwork, professionalism and self-direction. It also develops life skills such as problem solving, self-presentation and communication. Career paths could include: actor arts administration Broadway professional casting director children’s theater production choreography costume design cruise/amusement park entertainment dance company or studio founder/manager/fundraiser dance teacher dancer director