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2027 Best Value Theater Arts Schools in Minnesota

3 Colleges in the United States
$25,034 Avg Student Debt
$62,853 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Theater Arts Badge [Theater Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/drama-and-theater-arts/theater-arts/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value theater arts schools.

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2027 Best Value Theater Arts Schools in Minnesota

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in theater arts, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Theater Arts Schools

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For return on investment in theater arts, no school beat University Of Minnesota Twin Cities this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Typical student debt for theater arts graduates is $23,250. Soon after graduation, theater arts degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $19,982. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Minnesota Duluth came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value theater arts schools. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Duluth. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,608, while out-of-state students pay about $20,134. Typical student debt for theater arts graduates is $27,000. Early-career theater arts graduates make about $26,751. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Minnesota Duluth admits about 89% of applicants.

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Minnesota State University Mankato is a great value for students pursuing a degree in theater arts, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,572, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. Students borrow a median of $24,853 to complete the theater arts program here. Soon after graduation, theater arts degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $24,671. That is a strong return on a $24,853 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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.

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