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2027 Best Value Drama & Theater Arts Schools in South Carolina

5 Colleges in the United States
$26,212 Avg Student Debt
$51,027 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.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for drama & theater arts students.

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2027 Best Value Drama & Theater Arts Schools in South Carolina

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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Our analysis ranked Coastal Carolina University the best value for a degree in drama & theater arts in South Carolina. Coastal Carolina University is a large public school located in the city of Conway. Students from in state pay about $11,640 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,628. Drama & Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Drama & Theater Arts graduates of Coastal Carolina University earn a median of $16,862 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.

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Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC

Students looking for strong value in drama & theater arts will find it at Winthrop University, which ranked #2. Winthrop University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Rock Hill. Students from in state pay about $14,678 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,676. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the drama & theater arts program here. Soon after graduation, drama & theater arts degree recipients from Winthrop University generally make around $20,600. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 79%.

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College Of Charleston
Charleston, SC

College Of Charleston came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value drama & theater arts schools. Located in the city of Charleston, College Of Charleston is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,978, compared with $38,296 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,943 to complete the drama & theater arts program here. Drama & Theater Arts graduates of College Of Charleston earn a median of $21,645 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of South Carolina Columbia came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value drama & theater arts schools. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. In-state tuition and fees average $12,688, while out-of-state students pay about $36,298. Students borrow a median of $24,537 to complete the drama & theater arts program here. Early-career drama & theater arts graduates make about $53,623. That is a strong return on a $24,537 median debt. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.

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Anderson University Sc came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value drama & theater arts schools. Set in the city of Anderson, Anderson University Sc is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $34,970 in tuition and fees. Drama & Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $25,581 in student loans. Soon after graduation, drama & theater arts degree recipients from Anderson University Sc generally make around $21,767. Set against $25,581 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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