2027 Best Value Theater Design & Technology Schools in the Southeast Region
[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 13 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for theater design & technology students.
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2027 Best Value Theater Design & Technology Schools in the Southeast Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the theater design & technology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Theater Design & Technology Schools
Southern Crescent Technical College earned the #1 spot for value among theater design & technology schools in the Southeast Region. Located in the town of Griffin, Southern Crescent Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,516, with out-of-state students paying around $6,084. Typical student debt for theater design & technology graduates is $17,619. Early-career theater design & technology graduates make about $45,062. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Saint Johns River State College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value theater design & technology schools. Set in the town of Palatka, Saint Johns River State College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,591, with out-of-state students paying around $9,334. Theater Design & Technology graduates carry a median of $16,293 in student loans. Theater Design & Technology graduates of Saint Johns River State College earn a median of $47,807 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of North Georgia is a great value for students pursuing a degree in theater design & technology, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Dahlonega, University Of North Georgia is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,444 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,956. Theater Design & Technology graduates carry a median of $21,439 in student loans. Theater Design & Technology graduates of University Of North Georgia earn a median of $43,714 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of North Georgia admits about 68% of applicants.
University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value theater design & technology schools. Located in the city of Winston Salem, University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts is a small public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,477, while out-of-state students pay about $27,211. Students borrow a median of $24,592 to complete the theater design & technology program here. Soon after graduation, theater design & technology degree recipients from University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts generally make around $24,420. That is a strong return on a $24,592 median debt. The acceptance rate is 30%.
Students looking for strong value in theater design & technology will find it at Valencia College, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,664, compared with $9,576 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for theater design & technology graduates is $14,413. Theater Design & Technology graduates of Valencia College earn a median of $42,786 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,413 median debt.
Bossier Parish Community College came in at #6 for value in theater design & technology this year. Set in the city of Bossier City, Bossier Parish Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,268. Theater Design & Technology graduates carry a median of $20,593 in student loans. Soon after graduation, theater design & technology degree recipients from Bossier Parish Community College generally make around $43,661. That is a strong return on a $20,593 median debt.
Anderson University Sc ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value theater design & technology schools. Located in the city of Anderson, Anderson University Sc is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,970. Typical student debt for theater design & technology graduates is $25,581. Early-career theater design & technology graduates make about $49,036. Set against $25,581 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Anderson University Sc admits about 55% of applicants.
Lipscomb University came in at #8 for value in theater design & technology this year. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $40,572 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for theater design & technology graduates is $23,529. Early-career theater design & technology graduates make about $48,949. That is a strong return on a $23,529 median debt. Lipscomb University admits about 68% of applicants.
Florida Southern College came in at #9 for value in theater design & technology this year. Florida Southern College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lakeland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,040. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the theater design & technology program here. Theater Design & Technology graduates of Florida Southern College earn a median of $22,336 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.
Shenandoah University placed #10 among the best values for theater design & technology. Set in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $36,950. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the theater design & technology program here. Theater Design & Technology graduates of Shenandoah University earn a median of $17,818 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Belmont University placed #11 among the best values for theater design & technology. Belmont University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $42,540. Typical student debt for theater design & technology graduates is $23,447. Theater Design & Technology graduates of Belmont University earn a median of $49,699 early in their careers. Set against $23,447 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 95%.
Elon University came in at #12 for value in theater design & technology this year. Elon University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Elon. In-state tuition and fees average $46,958. Typical student debt for theater design & technology graduates is $21,619. Early-career theater design & technology graduates make about $24,345. That is a strong return on a $21,619 median debt. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.
Ringling College Of Art And Design came in at #13 for value in theater design & technology this year. Ringling College Of Art And Design is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Sarasota. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $57,900. Typical student debt for theater design & technology graduates is $27,000. Theater Design & Technology graduates of Ringling College Of Art And Design earn a median of $27,417 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ringling College Of Art And Design admits about 70% of applicants.
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Notes and References
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 · 13 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 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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