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2027 Best Value Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Oklahoma

7 Colleges in the United States
$22,912 Avg Student Debt
$50,298 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Drama & Theater Arts Badge [Drama & Theater Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/drama-and-theater-arts/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 7 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 Oklahoma

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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Tulsa Community College earned the #1 spot for value among drama & theater arts schools in Oklahoma. Set in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,792 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,720. Typical student debt for drama & theater arts graduates is $15,789. Soon after graduation, drama & theater arts degree recipients from Tulsa Community College generally make around $41,718. That is a strong return on a $15,789 median debt.

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Students looking for strong value in drama & theater arts will find it at University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Chickasha, University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma is a small public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,000, with out-of-state students paying around $20,190. Soon after graduation, drama & theater arts degree recipients from University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma generally make around $30,136. The acceptance rate is 66%.

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Students looking for strong value in drama & theater arts will find it at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,797, while out-of-state students pay about $27,377. Drama & Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. Drama & Theater Arts graduates of University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn a median of $26,753 early in their careers. Set against $21,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus admits about 77% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in drama & theater arts will find it at Oklahoma State University Main Campus, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,110, compared with $25,630 for out-of-state students. Drama & Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $22,337 in student loans. Soon after graduation, drama & theater arts degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $24,871. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 75%.

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Students looking for strong value in drama & theater arts will find it at University Of Central Oklahoma, which ranked #5. University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public school located in the suburb of Edmond. Students from in state pay about $8,818 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,704 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for drama & theater arts graduates is $23,321. Early-career drama & theater arts graduates make about $17,272. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value drama & theater arts schools. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $34,754 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for drama & theater arts graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, drama & theater arts degree recipients from Oklahoma City University generally make around $20,696. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 77%.

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Oral Roberts University earned the #7 position for value in drama & theater arts this year. Set in the city of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $35,470 in tuition and fees. Drama & Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $28,022 in student loans. Early-career drama & theater arts graduates make about $41,180. That is a strong return on a $28,022 median debt. The acceptance rate is 99%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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