2027 Best Value Theater Arts Schools in Rhode Island
[Theater Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/drama-and-theater-arts/theater-arts/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for theater arts students.
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2027 Best Value Theater Arts Schools in Rhode Island
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in theater arts, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Theater Arts Schools
Our analysis ranked Rhode Island College the best value for a degree in theater arts in Rhode Island. Rhode Island College is a large public school located in the suburb of Providence. Students from in state pay about $11,300 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,299 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for theater arts graduates is $24,523. Soon after graduation, theater arts degree recipients from Rhode Island College generally make around $24,526. That is a strong return on a $24,523 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.
University Of Rhode Island came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value theater arts schools. Located in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,942, while out-of-state students pay about $37,146. Typical student debt for theater arts graduates is $21,500. Soon after graduation, theater arts degree recipients from University Of Rhode Island generally make around $19,551. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
Brown University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in theater arts, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $71,312. Typical student debt for theater arts graduates is $13,025. Early-career theater arts graduates make about $62,820. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Brown University admits about 5% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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