2027 Best Value Acting Schools in Michigan
[Acting](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/drama-and-theater-arts/acting/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong acting education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for acting students.
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2027 Best Value Acting Schools in Michigan
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in acting, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Acting Schools
Oakland University earned the #1 spot for value among acting schools in Michigan. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,167, compared with $24,735 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,678 to complete the acting program here. Acting graduates of Oakland University earn a median of $15,579 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Oakland University admits about 88% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in acting will find it at Western Michigan University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,987, while out-of-state students pay about $19,952. Acting graduates carry a median of $26,950 in student loans. Soon after graduation, acting degree recipients from Western Michigan University generally make around $21,585. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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