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2027 Best Value Acting Schools in Texas

5 Colleges in the United States
$24,089 Avg Student Debt
$59,670 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Acting Badge [Acting](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/drama-and-theater-arts/acting/) 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 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value acting schools.

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2027 Best Value Acting Schools in Texas

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the acting degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Acting Schools

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The University Of Texas At Austin tops our 2027 list of the best value acting schools in Texas. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. Acting graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Acting graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $38,346 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 27%.

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Students looking for strong value in acting will find it at Saint Edwards University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Austin, Saint Edwards University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $51,384. Acting graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, acting degree recipients from Saint Edwards University generally make around $15,925. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Saint Edwards University admits about 81% of applicants.

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Kd College Conservatory Of Film And Dramatic Arts came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value acting schools. Set in the city of Dallas, Kd College Conservatory Of Film And Dramatic Arts is a small private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,521. Typical student debt for acting graduates is $17,316. Early-career acting graduates make about $22,845. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Kd College Conservatory Of Film And Dramatic Arts admits about 68% of applicants.

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A rank of #4 makes Texas Christian University one of the best values for acting. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $61,740 in tuition and fees. Acting graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, acting degree recipients from Texas Christian University generally make around $21,221. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 44% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #5 makes Baylor University one of the best values for acting. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $58,100. Acting graduates carry a median of $24,130 in student loans. Acting graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $20,267 early in their careers. Set against $24,130 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Baylor University admits about 51% 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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