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2027 Best Value Acting Schools in Ohio

6 Colleges in the United States
$25,759 Avg Student Debt
$51,619 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Acting Badge [Acting](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/drama-and-theater-arts/acting/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for acting students.

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2027 Best Value Acting Schools in Ohio

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

Best Value Acting Schools

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Leading the list is Wright State University Main Campus, our #1 best value for acting in Ohio. Wright State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the suburb of Dayton. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,991, with out-of-state students paying around $20,691. Typical student debt for acting graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, acting degree recipients from Wright State University Main Campus generally make around $18,666. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Wright State University Main Campus admits about 96% of applicants.

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Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

A rank of #2 makes Otterbein University one of the best values for acting. Otterbein University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Westerville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,548. Students borrow a median of $26,822 to complete the acting program here. Early-career acting graduates make about $12,546. Set against $26,822 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Otterbein University admits about 84% of applicants.

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Kent State University At Kent is a great value for students pursuing a degree in acting, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,220, while out-of-state students pay about $21,575. Acting graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, acting degree recipients from Kent State University At Kent generally make around $44,776. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Kent State University At Kent admits about 86% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Ohio University Main Campus earned it the #4 place for acting. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. Students from in state pay about $14,158 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,838 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,750 to complete the acting program here. Soon after graduation, acting degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $19,286. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Cincinnati Main Campus one of the best values for acting. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,363, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. Acting graduates carry a median of $25,980 in student loans. Soon after graduation, acting degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus generally make around $25,070. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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Baldwin Wallace College came in at #6 for value in acting this year. Set in the suburb of Berea, Baldwin Wallace College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,832. Typical student debt for acting graduates is $27,000. Acting graduates of Baldwin Wallace College earn a median of $16,055 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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