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

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Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor's in the Plains States 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. College Factual has developed its “Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $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 Plains States region, there were 932 drama and theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $22,840 and $25,097 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 800 drama and theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,786 and $25,576 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking analyzed 56 colleges that offered 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.

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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k” list to help you make the college decision.

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

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k.

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

#1

Truman State University

Kirksville, Missouri
#15 in overall quality

Out of the 56 schools in the Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Truman State University landed the #1 spot on the list. Truman State is a small school located in Kirksville, Missouri that handed out 6 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

Truman State also made our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #15. The estimated yearly cost for Truman State University is $12,462 for plains states 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 88%. 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%.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Truman State

Out of the 56 schools in the Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Fargo, North Dakota, this fairly large public school awarded 14 degrees to qualified bachelors’s theater students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at North Dakota State University, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend North Dakota State University is $16,584 for Plains States Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k.

The 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 more about Drama & Theater Arts at North Dakota State University

#3

Winona State University

Winona, Minnesota
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Winona State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Winona, Minnesota, this medium-sized public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified bachelors’s theater students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k list, Winona State has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Winona State University is $17,656 for plains states region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k.

The student loan default rate at the school is 3.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Winona State Drama & Theater Arts Report

#4

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Northern Iowa. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k. This medium-sized school is located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and it awarded 20 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k list, UNI has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. It costs about $15,620 for plains states region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend University of Northern Iowa.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at University of Northern Iowa

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The school came in at #5 for the Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k. UNL is a large public school situated in Lincoln, Nebraska. It awarded 34 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNL, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. It costs about $17,208 for Plains States Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend UNL.

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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at UNL

#6

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota

University of South Dakota ranked #6 on this year’s Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This medium-sized school is located in Vermillion, South Dakota, and it awarded 13 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k list, USD has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of South Dakota is $18,555 for Plains States Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at University of South Dakota

#7

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri

University of Missouri - St Louis landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 3 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend University of Missouri - St Louis is $9,435 for plains states region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k.

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#8

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
#24 in overall quality

University of North Dakota landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, this fairly large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified bachelors’s theater students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UND, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend University of North Dakota is $15,738 for plains states region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k.

The low student loan default rate of 2.9% 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%.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at University of North Dakota

#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Nebraska at Kearney did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Nebraska at Kearney is a medium-sized public school situated in Kearney, Nebraska. It awarded 10 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

UNK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The yearly cost to attend University of Nebraska at Kearney is $16,017 for Plains States Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k.

The low student loan default rate of 4.3% 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 Nebraska at Kearney

#10

Emporia State University

Emporia, Kansas

Emporia State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Emporia, Kansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s theater degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend Emporia State University is $14,822 for Plains States Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k.

Full ESU Drama & Theater Arts Report

#11

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Saint Cloud State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. St. Cloud State University is located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 bachelors’s theater degrees to qualified students.

The yearly cost to attend Saint Cloud State University is $14,267 for plains states region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k.

Full St. Cloud State University Drama & Theater Arts Report

#12

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa ranked #12 on this year’s Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Iowa City, Iowa, and it awarded 29 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Iowa is $19,145 for plains states region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Full University of Iowa Drama & Theater Arts Report

Southwest Minnesota State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Southwest Minnesota State University is a public institution located in Marshall, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 6 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Southwest Minnesota State University is $14,397 for plains states region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k.

Full Southwest Minnesota State University Drama & Theater Arts Report

#13

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri

University of Central Missouri did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Warrensburg, Missouri, this medium-sized public school handed out 13 degrees to qualified bachelors’s theater students in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend University of Central Missouri is $13,677 for Plains States Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k.

Full University of Central Missouri Drama & Theater Arts Report

#12 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #15. University of Missouri - Columbia is a public institution located in Columbia, Missouri. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Mizzou not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. It costs about $16,001 for Plains States Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Mizzou.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low student loan default rate of 3.6% 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 Mizzou Drama & Theater Arts Report

#16

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota

With a ranking of #16, South Dakota State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. South Dakota State University is a public institution located in Brookings, South Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

It costs about $19,252 for Plains States Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend South Dakota State University.

The low student loan default rate of 3.8% 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 more about Drama & Theater Arts at South Dakota State University

Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #17 on this year’s Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Missouri State is a public institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a large population, and it awarded 33 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Missouri State University - Springfield is $16,725 for Plains States Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Missouri State University - Springfield

University of Minnesota - Morris ranked #18 on this year’s Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Morris, Minnesota, this small public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified bachelors’s theater students in 2019-2020.

It costs about $11,412 for Plains States Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend University of Minnesota - Morris.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at University of Minnesota - Morris

Northwest Missouri State University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Northwest Missouri State University is a public institution located in Maryville, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 9 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Northwest is $12,354 for plains states region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Northwest Missouri State University

#20

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #20. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 55 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k list, UMN Twin Cities has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. It costs about $17,740 for Plains States Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 2.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at UMN Twin Cities

With a ranking of #21, University of Nebraska at Omaha did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UNOMAHA is a public institution located in Omaha, Nebraska. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 11 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend UNOMAHA is $14,040 for plains states region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k.

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Minnesota State University - Moorhead did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #22. Moorhead, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s theater degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

It costs about $16,893 for Plains States Region Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend MSU Moorhead.

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%.

Full Minnesota State University - Moorhead Drama & Theater Arts Report

With a ranking of #23, Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Mankato, Minnesota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s theater degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend Minnesota State Mankato is $16,221 for plains states region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k.

The student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Minnesota State University - Mankato

#24

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri

With a ranking of #24, Lindenwood University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Saint Charles, Missouri, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 19 degrees to qualified bachelors’s theater students in 2019-2020.

It costs about $17,491 for plains states region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Lindenwood University.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Lindenwood University

Missouri Southern State University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Missouri Southern State University is a medium-sized school located in Joplin, Missouri that handed out 2 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Missouri Southern State University is $9,625 for plains states region bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k.

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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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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.

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