2023 Best Value Colleges for Drama & Theater Arts (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region
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When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2020-2021, 17,341 people earned their degree in drama and theater arts, making the major the 59th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, drama and theater arts graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $23,190 and had an average of $23,522 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 4,079 drama and theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $22,615 and $23,493 respectively.
This year’s “Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 91 colleges that offered a degree in drama and theater arts. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent drama and theater arts programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.
Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the drama and theater arts 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.
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Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k
The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k.
Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Drama & Theater Arts (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region
Out of the 91 schools in the Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia University in the City of New York landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 42 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Columbia, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. It costs about $4,699 for Middle Atlantic Region Theater students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Columbia.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full Columbia Drama & Theater Arts Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Pennsylvania is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 5 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.
UPenn also made our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #22. The yearly cost to attend University of Pennsylvania is $1,938 for Middle Atlantic Region Theater students whose families make $30-$48k.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Full University of Pennsylvania Drama & Theater Arts Report
Out of the 91 schools in the Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Hunter College landed the #3 spot on the list. Hunter College is located in New York, New York and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 40 ’s theater degrees to qualified students.
The yearly cost to attend Hunter is $2,135 for middle atlantic region theater students whose families make $30-$48k.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Hunter College
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vassar College. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in Poughkeepsie, New York, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 20 diplomas to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.
Vassar not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Vassar is $13,193 for Middle Atlantic Region Theater students whose families make $30-$48k.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.
Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Vassar College
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The City College of New York. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in New York, New York, this fairly large public school awarded 42 diplomas to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend The City College of New York is $3,035 for middle atlantic region theater students whose families make $30-$48k.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full CCNY Drama & Theater Arts Report
Carnegie Mellon University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Carnegie Mellon University is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 74 ’s theater degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Carnegie Mellon, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Carnegie Mellon University is $13,608 for middle atlantic region theater students whose families make $30-$48k.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full Carnegie Mellon Drama & Theater Arts Report
With a ranking of #7, Brooklyn College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Brooklyn, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s theater degrees to 42 students in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Brooklyn College is $3,105 for Middle Atlantic Region Theater students whose families make $30-$48k.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Brooklyn College
Lafayette College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. Lafayette is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Easton, Pennsylvania. It awarded 5 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Lafayette, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. It costs about $12,400 for Middle Atlantic Region Theater students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Lafayette College.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Lafayette College
New York City College of Technology ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. City Tech is a public institution located in Brooklyn, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 32 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend New York City College of Technology is $4,588 for middle atlantic region theater students whose families make $30-$48k.
Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at New York City College of Technology
University of Maryland - College Park ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UMCP is located in College Park, Maryland and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 48 ’s theater degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMCP, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. It costs about $11,567 for middle atlantic region theater students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend University of Maryland - College Park.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at University of Maryland - College Park
Queens College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. QC is located in Queens, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 31 ’s theater degrees to qualified students.
The yearly cost to attend Queens College is $3,524 for Middle Atlantic Region Theater students whose families make $30-$48k.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Queens College
With a ranking of #12, Lehman College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Bronx, New York, and it awarded 7 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $3,381 for middle atlantic region theater students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Lehman College.
Full Lehman Drama & Theater Arts Report
With a ranking of #13, LaGuardia Community College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Long Island City, New York, this fairly large public school awarded 26 degrees to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for LaGuardia Community College is $7,587 for Middle Atlantic Region Theater students whose families make $30-$48k.
Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at LaGuardia Community College
Towson University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Towson is a large public school situated in Towson, Maryland. It awarded 36 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.
Towson also took the #16 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Towson University is $12,452 for Middle Atlantic Region Theater students whose families make $30-$48k.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Towson University
SUNY Fredonia landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. SUNY Fredonia is a small public school situated in Fredonia, New York. It awarded 51 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.
SUNY Fredonia also took the #25 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for SUNY Fredonia is $12,501 for Middle Atlantic Region Theater students whose families make $30-$48k.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full SUNY Fredonia Drama & Theater Arts Report
Skidmore College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This small school is located in Saratoga Springs, New York, and it awarded 21 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.
Skidmore did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. It costs about $15,235 for middle atlantic region theater students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Skidmore.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full Skidmore Drama & Theater Arts Report
Nassau Community College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Garden City, New York, and it awarded 7 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend Nassau Community College is $3,889 for middle atlantic region theater students whose families make $30-$48k.
Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Nassau Community College
Muhlenberg College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Allentown, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theater degrees to 71 students in 2020-2021.
Muhlenberg did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. It costs about $21,330 for middle atlantic region theater students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Muhlenberg College.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Muhlenberg College
With a ranking of #19, St Mary’s College of Maryland did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. SMCM is a small school located in St. Mary’s City, Maryland that handed out 7 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend SMCM is $11,064 for middle atlantic region theater students whose families make $30-$48k.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at St Mary’s College of Maryland
Suffolk County Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Selden, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s theater degrees to 21 students in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Suffolk County Community College is $4,212 for middle atlantic region theater students whose families make $30-$48k.
Full Suffolk County Community College Drama & Theater Arts Report
Purchase College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #21. Purchase College is a small public school situated in Purchase, New York. It awarded 151 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Purchase College, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. It costs about $17,483 for middle atlantic region theater students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Purchase College.
Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Purchase College
University at Buffalo ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Buffalo, New York, this large public school handed out 28 degrees to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.
It costs about $17,022 for Middle Atlantic Region Theater students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend University at Buffalo.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full University at Buffalo Drama & Theater Arts Report
Queensborough Community College landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Queensborough Community College is a public institution located in Bayside, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 18 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Queensborough Community College is $6,066 for middle atlantic region theater students whose families make $30-$48k.
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With a ranking of #24, University of Maryland - Baltimore County did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s theater degrees to 29 students in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for University of Maryland - Baltimore County is $14,328 for Middle Atlantic Region Theater students whose families make $30-$48k.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at UMBC
Binghamton University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Theater Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #25. Located in Vestal, New York, this fairly large public school awarded 18 diplomas to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Binghamton University is $16,323 for middle atlantic region theater students whose families make $30-$48k.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Binghamton University
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