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2027 Best Value Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Georgia

11 Colleges in the United States
$24,639 Avg Student Debt
$51,496 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Drama & Theater Arts Badge [Drama & Theater Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/drama-and-theater-arts/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong drama & theater arts education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 11 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 Georgia

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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Leading the list is Southern Crescent Technical College, our #1 best value for drama & theater arts in Georgia. Southern Crescent Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Griffin. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,516, with out-of-state students paying around $6,084. Drama & Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $17,619 in student loans. Early-career drama & theater arts graduates make about $45,062. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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University Of North Georgia came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value drama & theater arts schools. University Of North Georgia is a very large public school located in the town of Dahlonega. In-state tuition and fees average $5,444, compared with $16,956 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,439 to complete the drama & theater arts program here. Drama & Theater Arts graduates of University Of North Georgia earn a median of $43,714 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,439 median debt. The acceptance rate is 68%.

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University Of Georgia is a great value for students pursuing a degree in drama & theater arts, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Typical student debt for drama & theater arts graduates is $19,399. Soon after graduation, drama & theater arts degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $20,762. That is a strong return on a $19,399 median debt. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.

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Valdosta State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in drama & theater arts, landing the #4 spot this year. Valdosta State University is a large public school located in the city of Valdosta. Students from in state pay about $6,124 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,836. Drama & Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $28,661 in student loans. Drama & Theater Arts graduates of Valdosta State University earn a median of $44,914 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Valdosta State University admits about 72% of applicants.

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A rank of #5 makes Columbus State University one of the best values for drama & theater arts. Set in the city of Columbus, Columbus State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,898, with out-of-state students paying around $17,610. Students borrow a median of $25,802 to complete the drama & theater arts program here. Drama & Theater Arts graduates of Columbus State University earn a median of $18,769 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,802 median debt. The acceptance rate is 99%.

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Kennesaw State University came in at #6 for value in drama & theater arts this year. Set in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,808, with out-of-state students paying around $17,736. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete the drama & theater arts program here. Soon after graduation, drama & theater arts degree recipients from Kennesaw State University generally make around $21,556. That is a strong return on a $25,500 median debt. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.

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Georgia Southern University placed #7 among the best values for drama & theater arts. Located in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,022 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,734. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the drama & theater arts program here. Drama & Theater Arts graduates of Georgia Southern University earn a median of $16,586 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Georgia College And State University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value drama & theater arts schools. Located in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia College And State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,186, with out-of-state students paying around $29,512. Typical student debt for drama & theater arts graduates is $24,412. Soon after graduation, drama & theater arts degree recipients from Georgia College And State University generally make around $51,197. That is a strong return on a $24,412 median debt. Georgia College And State University admits about 78% of applicants.

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Clark Atlanta University placed #9 among the best values for drama & theater arts. Set in the city of Atlanta, Clark Atlanta University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $28,310. Students borrow a median of $27,803 to complete the drama & theater arts program here. Drama & Theater Arts graduates of Clark Atlanta University earn a median of $28,748 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 64%.

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Spelman College
Atlanta, GA

Spelman College landed the #10 spot for drama & theater arts value this year. Set in the city of Atlanta, Spelman College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,556. Typical student debt for drama & theater arts graduates is $26,397. Soon after graduation, drama & theater arts degree recipients from Spelman College generally make around $40,217. That is a strong return on a $26,397 median debt. Roughly 25% of applicants are accepted.

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Savannah College Of Art And Design came in at #11 for value in drama & theater arts this year. Located in the city of Savannah, Savannah College Of Art And Design is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,630. Drama & Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career drama & theater arts graduates make about $23,319. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Savannah College Of Art And Design admits about 83% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 11 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.

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