2023 Best Value Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree School for You
Drama & Theater Arts is the #73 most popular major in Michigan with 364 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 13 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for theater students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Michigan - Ann Arbor to be the best value school for drama and theater arts students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Michigan. Located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public college with a fairly large student population.
U-M undergraduate students pay an average of $17,193 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
U-M not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Michigan State is a very large public school located in the small city of East Lansing.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Michigan State are $15,966 per year.
Michigan State not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list.
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Out of the 13 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Saginaw Valley State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Saginaw Valley State University are $11,130 a year.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Grand Valley State University is a great value for drama and theater arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
GVSU undergraduate students pay an average of $13,900 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
GVSU excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list.
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Out of the 13 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Michigan University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Central Michigan is a large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Central Michigan are $13,094 a year.
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Western Michigan University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree drama and theater arts programs. WMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Kalamazoo.
WMU undergraduate students pay an average of $13,434 in in-state tuition and fees each year. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $225.
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Oakland University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for drama and theater arts students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Oakland are $15,135 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, theater graduates from Oakland carry an average student debtload of $26,529.
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Northern Michigan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for drama and theater arts students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the remote town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Northern Michigan University undergraduate students pay an average of $13,206 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Eastern Michigan University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree drama and theater arts programs. Eastern Michigan is a large public school located in the large suburb of Ypsilanti.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Eastern Michigan are $15,500 per year.
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Wayne State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Wayne State is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Wayne State are $15,199 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, theater graduates from Wayne State carry an average student debtload of $23,671.
Request InformationBest Value Drama & Theater Arts Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Value Drama & Theater Arts Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 523 |
| Illinois | 855 |
| Indiana | 315 |
| Wisconsin | 259 |
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Majors Related to Theater
Drama & Theater Arts is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37,413 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 36,301 |
| Music | 25,910 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 16,778 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 6,355 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Donald Judge.
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