Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Drama & Theater Arts

Find Schools Near

2022 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Drama & Theater Arts (Income $75-$110k) in the Far Western US Region

7 Ranked Colleges
726 Degrees Awarded
$23,800 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Theater Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Theater Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Drama & Theater Arts is the 59th most popular major in the country with 18,124 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, drama and theater arts graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $21,403 and had an average of $26,932 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 3,777 drama and theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $21,010 and $29,820 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 726 drama and theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $36,689 and $18,419 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Theater Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 7 colleges that offer a degree in drama and theater arts. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great drama and theater arts programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the drama and theater arts program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

Featured schools near , edit

More Ways to Rank Drama & Theater Arts Schools

Rankings by Degree Other Award Levels
Rankings by Location Check Out Other Locales
More Theater Rankings Other Ranking Categories

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the “Best Value Theater Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

You can create your own custom comparison that focuses on the factors most important to you using our tool, College Combat. We encourage you to try it out and pit your favorite colleges and universities head to head! If you don’t have time right now, you can bookmark it for later.

Best Value Theater Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Theater Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 7 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Drama & Theater Arts (Income $75-$110k) in the Far Western US Region

#1

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, California
#2 in overall quality
$9,366 Average Net Price

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Santa Rosa Junior College. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Santa Rosa Junior College is a fairly large school located in Santa Rosa, California that handed out 8 associates’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

SRJC also took the #2 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Santa Rosa Junior College is $9,366 for Far Western US Region Associate Degree Theater students whose families make $75-$110k.

Full Santa Rosa Junior College Drama & Theater Arts Report

#2

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, California
#4 in overall quality
$6,368 Average Net Price

Out of the 7 schools in the Best Value Theater Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Mt. San Antonio College landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Walnut, California, this large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified associates’s theater students in 2019-2020.

Mt. SAC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Mt. San Antonio College is $6,368 for far western us region associate degree theater students whose families make $75-$110k.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Mt. San Antonio College

#3

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada
#3 in overall quality
$8,823 Average Net Price

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of Southern Nevada. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and it awarded 10 associates’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

CSN also took the #3 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. It costs about $8,823 for Far Western US Region Associate Degree Theater students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend CSN.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at College of Southern Nevada

#4

Mt. Hood Community College

Gresham, Oregon
#6 in overall quality
$9,574 Average Net Price

Out of the 7 schools in the Best Value Theater Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Mt. Hood Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in Gresham, Oregon, and it awarded 4 associates’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

MHCC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Mt. Hood Community College is $9,574 for far western us region associate degree theater students whose families make $75-$110k.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Mt. Hood Community College

#5

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#1 in overall quality
$45,466 Average Net Price

Out of the 7 schools in the Best Value Theater Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles landed the #5 spot on the list. This small school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 11 associates’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

FIDM Los Angeles also made our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #1. It costs about $45,466 for Far Western US Region Associate Degree Theater students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend FIDM Los Angeles.

Full FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles Drama & Theater Arts Report

#6

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, California
#5 in overall quality
$36,626 Average Net Price

Academy of Art University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Theater Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This medium-sized school is located in San Francisco, California, and it awarded 7 associates’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

Academy of Art University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. It costs about $36,626 for far western us region associate degree theater students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend Academy of Art University.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Academy of Art University

#7

New York Film Academy

Burbank, California
#7 in overall quality
$50,710 Average Net Price

New York Film Academy came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theater Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. New York Film Academy is located in Burbank, California and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 23 associates’s theater degrees to qualified students.

New York Film Academy also took the #7 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for New York Film Academy is $50,710 for Far Western US Region Associate Degree Theater students whose families make $75-$110k.

The student loan default rate at the school is 2.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at New York Film Academy

Switch to a Different Ranking Method

Best Drama & Theater Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Drama & Theater Arts students in the Far Western US Region

Most Focused Associate Degree Colleges for Drama & Theater Arts in the Far Western US Region
Drama & Theater Arts students in the Far Western US Region

Most Popular Associate Degree Online Drama & Theater Arts Schools
Drama & Theater Arts students in the Far Western US Region

Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Drama & Theater Arts (Income $0-$30k) in the Far Western US Region
Drama & Theater Arts students with family income less than $30k in the Far Western US Region

Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Drama & Theater Arts (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region
Drama & Theater Arts students with family income $48-$75k in the Far Western US Region

Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Drama & Theater Arts (Income Over $110k) in the Far Western US Region
Drama & Theater Arts students with family income exceeding $110k in the Far Western US Region

Highest Paid Associate Degree Drama & Theater Arts Graduates in the Far Western US Region
Drama & Theater Arts students in the Far Western US Region

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Drama & Theater Arts in the Far Western US Region
Drama & Theater Arts students in the Far Western US Region

Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Drama & Theater Arts in the Far Western US Region (With Aid)
Drama & Theater Arts students getting aid in the Far Western US Region

Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Drama & Theater Arts (Income $30-$48k) in the Far Western US Region
Drama & Theater Arts students with family income $30-$48k in the Far Western US Region

Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Drama & Theater Arts (Income $75-$110k) in the Far Western US Region
Drama & Theater Arts students with family income $75-$110k in the Far Western US Region

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

Featured Theater Schools

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 >

Find Schools Near You

Explore Schools

College Factual provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.

© College Factual – All Rights Reserved.