2027 Best Value Musical Theater Schools in Michigan

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Our analysis ranked University Of Michigan Ann Arbor the best value for a degree in musical theater in Michigan. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Typical student debt for musical theater graduates is $20,798. Early-career musical theater graduates make about $17,577. That is a strong return on a $20,798 median debt. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Students looking for strong value in musical theater will find it at Oakland University, which ranked #2. Oakland University is a large public school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills. In-state tuition and fees average $17,167, while out-of-state students pay about $24,735. Students borrow a median of $26,678 to complete the musical theater program here. Early-career musical theater graduates make about $15,579. Set against $26,678 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Oakland University admits about 88% of applicants.

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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Western Michigan University earned it the #3 place for musical theater. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,987, compared with $19,952 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,950 to complete the musical theater program here. Soon after graduation, musical theater degree recipients from Western Michigan University generally make around $21,585. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Western Michigan University admits about 85% of applicants.

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Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Eastern Michigan University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in musical theater, landing the #4 spot this year. Eastern Michigan University is a large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,990. Musical Theater graduates carry a median of $27,492 in student loans. Soon after graduation, musical theater degree recipients from Eastern Michigan University generally make around $47,887. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Eastern Michigan University admits about 80% of applicants.

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value musical theater schools. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,480. Students borrow a median of $28,000 to complete the musical theater program here. Soon after graduation, musical theater degree recipients from Central Michigan University generally make around $17,962. That is a strong return on a $28,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.