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2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

24 Ranked Colleges
221 Degrees Awarded
$24,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Theater Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

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

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,419 theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 221 theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 24 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the theater arts program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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

Top 24 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Theater Arts (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 11 masters’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also took the #5 spot in our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Florida Theater Arts Report

#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 24 schools in the Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #2 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 13 masters’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #6 spot in our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248.

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#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 24 schools in the Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Florida State is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 23 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree theater students whose families make $30-$48k list, Florida State has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707.

Full Florida State University Theater Arts Report

#10 in overall quality

Out of the 24 schools in the Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Central Florida is located in Orlando, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 19 masters’s theater degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree theater students whose families make $30-$48k list, UCF has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 24 schools in the Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s theater degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Virginia, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

Virginia Tech did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, this large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s theater students in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Virginia Tech Theater Arts Report

#7

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#7 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UGA is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s theater degrees to qualified students.

UGA also made our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476.

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#8

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#14 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a fairly large public school situated in Greensboro, North Carolina. It awarded 12 masters’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro also made our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#22 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #9. Florida Atlantic University is located in Boca Raton, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s theater degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree theater students whose families make $30-$48k list, FAU has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
#19 in overall quality

University of New Orleans did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. New Orleans, Louisiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s theater degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

UNO also made our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #19. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNO are $13,678.

Read more about Theater Arts at University of New Orleans

#11 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Knoxville, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798.

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#9 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Louisiana State University is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 9 masters’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970.

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#13

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. West Virginia University is a large school located in Morgantown, West Virginia that handed out 1 masters’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree theater students whose families make $30-$48k list, WVU has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Bob Jones University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Bob Jones University is located in Greenville, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s theater degrees to qualified students.

Bob Jones University also took the #16 spot in our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bob Jones University are $9,573, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Bob Jones University Theater Arts Report

#15

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. VCU is located in Richmond, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s theater degrees to qualified students.

VCU also made our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at VCU are $29,228, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UARK is a public institution located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121.

Read full report on Theater Arts at University of Arkansas

#17

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#17 in overall quality

University of Louisville landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s theater degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree theater students whose families make $30-$48k list, UofL has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisville are $27,575, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, University of Memphis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UofM is a large public school situated in Memphis, Tennessee. It awarded 7 masters’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

UofM also made our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #21. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202.

Read full report on Theater Arts at University of Memphis

#19

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#20 in overall quality

University of Southern Mississippi landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Southern Miss is a public institution located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree theater students whose families make $30-$48k list, Southern Miss has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Mississippi are $10,896.

Full University of Southern Mississippi Theater Arts Report

#20

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#12 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s theater students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree theater students whose families make $30-$48k list, UofSC has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#8 in overall quality

The University of Alabama did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #21. The University of Alabama is a large school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that handed out 12 masters’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

UA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UA are $30,940, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The University of Alabama Theater Arts Report

#22

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
#15 in overall quality

Regent University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Virginia Beach, Virginia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theater degrees to 32 students in 2019-2020.

Regent also made our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at Regent University are $17,052, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23

Mary Baldwin University

Staunton, Virginia
#18 in overall quality

Mary Baldwin University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Mary Baldwin is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Staunton, Virginia. It awarded 13 masters’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Mary Baldwin, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mary Baldwin are $13,140.

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#3 in overall quality

Savannah College of Art and Design did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #24. SCAD is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Savannah, Georgia. It awarded 18 masters’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

SCAD not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SCAD are $38,975, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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%.

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  • *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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