2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Directing & Theatrical Production in Illinois

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Directing and Theatrical Production Schools for a Master’s in Illinois” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 256 people earned their degree in directing and theatrical production, making the major the 770th most popular in the United States.

Across Illinois, there were 22 directing and theatrical production graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 12 directing and theatrical production graduates with average earnings and debt of $57,267 and $46,814 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Directing and Theatrical Production Schools for a Master’s in Illinois” ranking analyzed 3 colleges that offered a degree in directing and theatrical production. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality directing and theatrical production programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the directing and theatrical production program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Value Directing and Theatrical Production Schools for a Master’s in Illinois” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

To further help you make the college decision, we’ve developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Test it out by comparing your favorite schools against others you are considering, or bookmark the tool so you can experiment with it later.

Best Value Directing and Theatrical Production Schools for a Master’s in Illinois

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Directing and Theatrical Production Schools for a Master’s in Illinois.

Top 3 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Directing & Theatrical Production in Illinois

#1

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois

#2 in overall quality

$19,760 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend DePaul University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Directing and Theatrical Production Schools for a Master’s in Illinois list. DePaul is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 2 masters’s directing and theatrical production degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at DePaul, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Directing & Theatrical Production Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at DePaul are $19,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full DePaul University Directing & Theatrical Production Report

#2

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois

#3 in overall quality

$21,605 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Out of the 3 schools in the Best Value Directing and Theatrical Production Schools for a Master’s in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Roosevelt University landed the #2 spot on the list. Roosevelt University is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s directing and theatrical production degrees to qualified students.

Roosevelt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Directing & Theatrical Production Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Roosevelt University are $21,605, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Directing & Theatrical Production at Roosevelt University

#3

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois

#1 in overall quality

$56,567 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwestern University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Directing and Theatrical Production Schools for a Master’s in Illinois list. Located in Evanston, Illinois, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 2 degrees to qualified masters’s directing and theatrical production students in 2019-2020.

Northwestern not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Directing & Theatrical Production Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern are $56,567, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Directing & Theatrical Production at Northwestern University

• Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Directing & Theatrical Production in the Great Lakes Region
• Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Directing & Theatrical Production

Notes and References

References

• 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).
• Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

• *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
• Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

Credits

• Credit for the banner image above goes to Donald Judge.

Featured Theater Schools

Request Info

Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs ... Learn More >