by our College Data Analytics Team
[Acting](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/drama-and-theater-arts/acting/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong acting education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for acting students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in acting, balancing cost against outcomes.
Southern Utah University earned the #1 spot for value among acting schools in Utah. Southern Utah University is a very large public school located in the town of Cedar City. In-state tuition and fees average $6,962, compared with $21,192 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for acting graduates is $19,284. Acting graduates of Southern Utah University earn a median of $27,335 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,284 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Brigham Young University Provo is a great value for students pursuing a degree in acting, landing the #2 spot this year. Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. Students from in state pay about $6,688 in tuition and fees. Acting graduates carry a median of $22,904 in student loans. Early-career acting graduates make about $21,047. Set against $22,904 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants.
University Of Utah came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value acting schools. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,620, while out-of-state students pay about $30,860. Typical student debt for acting graduates is $20,316. Acting graduates of University Of Utah earn a median of $20,701 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.