2026 Best Value Drama & Dance Education Schools in Texas
[Drama & Dance Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/drama-and-dance-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong drama & dance education education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value drama & dance education schools.
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2026 Best Value Drama & Dance Education Schools in Texas
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in drama & dance education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Drama & Dance Education Schools
Hardin Simmons University earned the #1 spot for value among drama & dance education schools in Texas. Set in the city of Abilene, Hardin Simmons University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,960. Drama & Dance Education graduates carry a median of $27,709 in student loans. Drama & Dance Education graduates of Hardin Simmons University earn a median of $48,334 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Hardin Simmons University admits about 90% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked 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 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).
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