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2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

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Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor's in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking - to help you make that 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 Southeast region, there were 3,374 drama and theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $20,841 and $26,422 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 2,761 drama and theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $36,277 and $25,415 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking analyzed 125 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 25 Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Drama & Theater Arts (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 125 schools in the Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 43 bachelors’s theater degrees to qualified students.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend University of Florida is $6,302 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at UF

#2

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s theater degrees to 69 students in 2019-2020.

Florida State also took the #9 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Florida State University is $9,789 for southeast region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k.

The student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. 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 Florida State Drama & Theater Arts Report

#3

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Out of the 125 schools in the Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina School of the Arts landed the #3 spot on the list. University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a small school located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that handed out 94 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k list, UNCSA has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for UNCSA is $13,885 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k.

The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. The student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at UNCSA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Central Florida. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s theater degrees to 80 students in 2019-2020.

UCF also took the #21 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of Central Florida is $10,274 for southeast region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The student loan default rate at the school is 4.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at University of Central Florida

Out of the 125 schools in the Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #5 spot on the list. FIU is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 37 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Florida International University is $7,296 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at FIU

#6

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #6. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s theater degrees to 19 students in 2019-2020.

UGA also made our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. The estimated yearly cost for University of Georgia is $13,649 for southeast region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k.

The low student loan default rate of 2.5% 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Full UGA Drama & Theater Arts Report

#7

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia

University of North Georgia came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Dahlonega, Georgia, and it awarded 7 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend University of North Georgia is $10,396 for southeast region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k.

Full University of North Georgia Drama & Theater Arts Report

#8

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UNC Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 36 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #7 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is $12,352 for southeast region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k.

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 school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #9. USF Tampa is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 35 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

It costs about $8,355 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend USF Tampa.

The student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full USF Tampa Drama & Theater Arts Report

#10

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Northern Kentucky University is a fairly large public school situated in Highland Heights, Kentucky. It awarded 47 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Northern Kentucky University is $9,049 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k.

Full Northern Kentucky University Drama & Theater Arts Report

#11

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

The University of West Florida ranked #11 on this year’s Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Pensacola, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s theater degrees to 22 students in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for The University of West Florida is $7,406 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at UWF

#12

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #12, Virginia Tech did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 23 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Virginia Tech, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Virginia Tech is $21,198 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. The student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Virginia Tech

#13

Columbus State University

Columbus, Georgia

Columbus State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Columbus, Georgia, this medium-sized public school awarded 39 degrees to qualified bachelors’s theater students in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Columbus State University is $12,058 for southeast region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k.

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#14

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UNC Greensboro is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 61 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Greensboro, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for UNC Greensboro is $12,748 for southeast region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k.

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#15

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky

With a ranking of #15, Murray State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Murray State University is a public institution located in Murray, Kentucky. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 8 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Murray State University is $11,390 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k.

Full Murray State Drama & Theater Arts Report

#16

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky

With a ranking of #16, Western Kentucky University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Western Kentucky University is a fairly large school located in Bowling Green, Kentucky that handed out 31 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

It costs about $11,962 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Western Kentucky University.

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The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #17. UT Chattanooga is a public institution located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 10 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

It costs about $12,952 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga.

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Top 20% in overall quality

University of Alabama in Huntsville ranked #18 on this year’s Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UAH is a medium-sized school located in Huntsville, Alabama that handed out 6 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

UAH also claimed a top spot on our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $15,860 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend UAH.

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#19

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

University of New Orleans did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #19. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, this medium-sized public school handed out 42 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s theater students in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for UNO is $11,193 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k.

Full University of New Orleans Drama & Theater Arts Report

#20

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida

Florida Gulf Coast University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Florida Gulf Coast University is a public institution located in Fort Myers, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

It costs about $11,606 for southeast region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend FGCU.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Florida Gulf Coast University

#21

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina

Western Carolina University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Western Carolina University is a fairly large public school situated in Cullowhee, North Carolina. It awarded 26 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend Western Carolina University is $13,722 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k.

Full WCU Drama & Theater Arts Report

#22

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 22 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Middle Tennessee State University is $12,464 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k.

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#23

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas

With a ranking of #23, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, this medium-sized public school awarded 7 degrees to qualified bachelors’s theater students in 2019-2020.

It costs about $9,637 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

#24

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia

Georgia Southern University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #24. Georgia Southern University is located in Statesboro, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 bachelors’s theater degrees to qualified students.

It costs about $15,536 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Georgia Southern University.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Georgia Southern University

#25

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia

Kennesaw State University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Kennesaw, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s theater degrees to 53 students in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend KSU Georgia is $17,221 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k.

Full Kennesaw State University Drama & Theater Arts Report

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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%.

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  • *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.

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