by our College Data Analytics Team
[Theater Design & Technology](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/drama-and-theater-arts/theater-design-and-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for theater design & technology students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the theater design & technology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Utah Valley University earned the #1 spot for value among theater design & technology schools in Utah. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,507, while out-of-state students pay about $18,489. Theater Design & Technology graduates carry a median of $16,510 in student loans. Early-career theater design & technology graduates make about $51,242. Set against $16,510 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Salt Lake Community College earned it the #2 place for theater design & technology. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,426, while out-of-state students pay about $14,244. Typical student debt for theater design & technology graduates is $10,855. Theater Design & Technology graduates of Salt Lake Community College earn a median of $42,031 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes Weber State University one of the best values for theater design & technology. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,557 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,545. Theater Design & Technology graduates carry a median of $19,176 in student loans. Early-career theater design & technology graduates make about $53,920. Set against $19,176 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southern Utah University earned it the #4 place for theater design & technology. Set in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,962, while out-of-state students pay about $21,192. Theater Design & Technology graduates carry a median of $19,284 in student loans. Early-career theater design & technology graduates make about $27,335. Set against $19,284 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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