2027 Best Value Theater Arts Schools in Minnesota

[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
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.
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.
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.
- 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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