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2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Wisconsin For Those Making $30-$48k

16 Ranked Colleges
199 Degrees Awarded
$13,700 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor's in Wisconsin For Those Making $30-$48k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Wisconsin For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 11,561 people earned their degree in theater arts, making the major the 69th most popular in the United States.

Across Wisconsin, there were 207 theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 199 theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Wisconsin For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in theater arts. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality theater arts programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the theater arts program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Wisconsin For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for wisconsin bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 16 Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Theater Arts (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin

#1 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Wisconsin For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and it awarded 14 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin” list. The yearly cost to attend UW - Madison is $6,860 for Wisconsin Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The student loan default rate at the school is 0.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Wisconsin - Madison Theater Arts Report

#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Wisconsin For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, this fairly large public school handed out 12 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s theater students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW - La Crosse, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin” ranking. The yearly cost to attend UW - La Crosse is $9,795 for Wisconsin Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 1.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Read full report on Theater Arts at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

#3

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Stevens Point, Wisconsin
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Wisconsin For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point landed the #3 spot on the list. UW - Stevens Point is a medium-sized public school situated in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. It awarded 30 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW - Stevens Point, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin” ranking. The yearly cost to attend UW - Stevens Point is $11,433 for Wisconsin Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Theater Arts at UW - Stevens Point

#3 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Wisconsin For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Wisconsin - Whitewater is a fairly large school located in Whitewater, Wisconsin that handed out 13 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our wisconsin bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make $30-$48k list, UW - Whitewater has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin” ranking. It costs about $12,156 for wisconsin bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.

Read full report on Theater Arts at UW - Whitewater

#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Parkside. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Wisconsin For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, this small public school awarded 16 degrees to qualified bachelors’s theater students in 2019-2020.

UW - Parkside did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin” list. It costs about $9,018 for wisconsin bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend UW - Parkside.

Full University of Wisconsin - Parkside Theater Arts Report

#4 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Wisconsin For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Eau Claire, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s theater degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

UW - Eau Claire not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin” list. It costs about $11,828 for Wisconsin Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire.

Read full report on Theater Arts at UW - Eau Claire

#7

Beloit College

Beloit, Wisconsin
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Beloit College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Wisconsin For Those Making $30-$48k list. Beloit, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s theater degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Beloit, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Beloit is $7,628 for wisconsin bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make $30-$48k.

The low student loan default rate of 1.9% 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%. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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#8

University of Wisconsin - River Falls

River Falls, Wisconsin
#10 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - River Falls did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Wisconsin For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. University of Wisconsin - River Falls is a public institution located in River Falls, Wisconsin. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 12 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UW - River Falls not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin” list. It costs about $10,124 for Wisconsin Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend University of Wisconsin - River Falls.

The student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full UW - River Falls Theater Arts Report

#11 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Wisconsin For Those Making $30-$48k list. UW - Green Bay is a medium-sized school located in Green Bay, Wisconsin that handed out 9 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

UW - Green Bay not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin” list. The yearly cost to attend University of Wisconsin - Green Bay is $11,641 for Wisconsin Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Theater Arts at UW - Green Bay

#16 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Wisconsin For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, this fairly large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s theater students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW Oshkosh, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh is $13,114 for Wisconsin Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read full report on Theater Arts at UW Oshkosh

#11

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Wisconsin For Those Making $30-$48k list. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s theater degrees to 26 students in 2019-2020.

UWM also made our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin” list, coming in at #13. It costs about $14,957 for wisconsin bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.

Full University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Theater Arts Report

#12

Viterbo University

La Crosse, Wisconsin
#8 in overall quality

Viterbo University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Wisconsin For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 2 degrees to qualified bachelors’s theater students in 2019-2020.

Viterbo also made our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin” list, coming in at #8. The estimated yearly cost for Viterbo University is $17,042 for Wisconsin Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make $30-$48k.

The low student loan default rate of 3.1% 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 Viterbo University Theater Arts Report

#13

Lawrence University

Appleton, Wisconsin
#6 in overall quality

Lawrence University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Wisconsin For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Lawrence U is a small school located in Appleton, Wisconsin that handed out 10 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

Lawrence U also made our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin” list, coming in at #6. The yearly cost to attend Lawrence University is $15,793 for Wisconsin Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make $30-$48k.

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%. The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Theater Arts at Lawrence University

#14

Saint Norbert College

De Pere, Wisconsin
#7 in overall quality

Saint Norbert College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Wisconsin For Those Making $30-$48k list. SNC is located in De Pere, Wisconsin and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 bachelors’s theater degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SNC, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin” ranking. It costs about $22,829 for Wisconsin Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend SNC.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 1.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theater Arts at Saint Norbert College

#15

Edgewood College

Madison, Wisconsin
#12 in overall quality

Edgewood College landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Wisconsin For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Edgewood College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Edgewood did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin” list. The estimated yearly cost for Edgewood is $20,212 for wisconsin bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make $30-$48k.

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%.

Full Edgewood College Theater Arts Report

#16

Carthage College

Kenosha, Wisconsin
#15 in overall quality

Carthage College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Wisconsin For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #16. This small school is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and it awarded 6 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

Carthage did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin” list. It costs about $25,052 for wisconsin bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Carthage.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 4.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theater Arts at Carthage

Notes and References

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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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