2027 Best Value Directing & Theatrical Production Schools in the Southeast Region
[Directing & Theatrical Production](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/drama-and-theater-arts/directing-and-theatrical-production/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value directing & theatrical production schools.
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2027 Best Value Directing & Theatrical Production Schools in the Southeast Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the directing & theatrical production degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Directing & Theatrical Production Schools
Bossier Parish Community College earned the #1 spot for value among directing & theatrical production schools in the Southeast Region. Bossier Parish Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bossier City. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,268. Directing & Theatrical Production graduates carry a median of $20,593 in student loans. Directing & Theatrical Production graduates of Bossier Parish Community College earn a median of $43,661 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,593 median debt.
Lipscomb University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in directing & theatrical production, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,572. Directing & Theatrical Production graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Soon after graduation, directing & theatrical production degree recipients from Lipscomb University generally make around $48,949. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
Belmont University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value directing & theatrical production schools. Belmont University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. In-state tuition and fees average $42,540. Directing & Theatrical Production graduates carry a median of $23,447 in student loans. Directing & Theatrical Production graduates of Belmont University earn a median of $49,699 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,447 median debt. Belmont University admits about 95% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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