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2027 Best Value Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Indiana

6 Colleges in the United States
$22,279 Avg Student Debt
$64,604 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Drama & Theater Arts Badge [Drama & Theater Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/drama-and-theater-arts/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value drama & theater arts schools.

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2027 Best Value Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Indiana

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the drama & theater arts degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Drama & Theater Arts Schools

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus tops our 2027 list of the best value drama & theater arts schools in Indiana. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,992 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Typical student debt for drama & theater arts graduates is $19,844. Soon after graduation, drama & theater arts degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $63,111. That is a strong return on a $19,844 median debt. Purdue University Main Campus admits about 50% of applicants.

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Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is a great value for students pursuing a degree in drama & theater arts, landing the #2 spot this year. Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Fort Wayne. Students from in state pay about $9,532 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,887. Drama & Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $24,119 in student loans. Early-career drama & theater arts graduates make about $49,424. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in drama & theater arts will find it at Ball State University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Muncie, Ball State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,082, with out-of-state students paying around $29,630. Drama & Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $24,984 in student loans. Drama & Theater Arts graduates of Ball State University earn a median of $23,748 early in their careers. Set against $24,984 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Indiana University Bloomington is a great value for students pursuing a degree in drama & theater arts, landing the #4 spot this year. Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public school located in the city of Bloomington. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,144, compared with $41,891 for out-of-state students. Drama & Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $22,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, drama & theater arts degree recipients from Indiana University Bloomington generally make around $20,815. Set against $22,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Evansville one of the best values for drama & theater arts. Set in the city of Evansville, University Of Evansville is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,172. Drama & Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $23,727 in student loans. Soon after graduation, drama & theater arts degree recipients from University Of Evansville generally make around $23,407. That is a strong return on a $23,727 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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University Of Notre Dame placed #6 among the best values for drama & theater arts. University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Notre Dame. In-state tuition and fees average $65,025. Drama & Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. Drama & Theater Arts graduates of University Of Notre Dame earn a median of $37,531 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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