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2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k

15 Ranked Colleges
341 Degrees Awarded
$19,900 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor's in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 18,124 people earned their degree in drama and theater arts, making the major the 59th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, drama and theater arts graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $21,403 and had an average of $26,932 in loans still to pay off.

Across Michigan, there were 374 drama and theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $21,014 and $26,286 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 341 drama and theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $40,161 and $25,915 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer a degree in drama and theater arts. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent drama and theater arts programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the drama and theater arts program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for michigan bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 15 Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Drama & Theater Arts (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor landed the #1 spot on the list. U-M is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 62 bachelors’s theater degrees to qualified students.

U-M did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. The estimated yearly cost for University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is $18,039 for michigan bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make $75-$110k.

The student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%.

Full U-M Drama & Theater Arts Report

#2

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Oakland University landed the #2 spot on the list. Oakland University is a fairly large public school situated in Rochester Hills, Michigan. It awarded 30 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our michigan bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make $75-$110k list, Oakland has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. It costs about $15,424 for michigan bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend Oakland University.

Full Oakland University Drama & Theater Arts Report

#3

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Wayne State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Wayne State is located in Detroit, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 30 bachelors’s theater degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our michigan bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make $75-$110k list, Wayne State has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Wayne State is $17,909 for michigan bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make $75-$110k.

Full Wayne State Drama & Theater Arts Report

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Flint landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Michigan - Flint is a medium-sized school located in Flint, Michigan that handed out 11 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

UM Flint not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. The estimated yearly cost for University of Michigan - Flint is $17,211 for michigan bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make $75-$110k.

Full UM Flint Drama & Theater Arts Report

#5

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Michigan University landed the #5 spot on the list. Central Michigan University is a fairly large school located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan that handed out 15 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our michigan bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make $75-$110k list, Central Michigan has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Central Michigan is $17,894 for michigan bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make $75-$110k.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Central Michigan University

#6

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan

Saginaw Valley State University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Saginaw Valley State University is located in University Center, Michigan and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 bachelors’s theater degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our michigan bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make $75-$110k list, Saginaw Valley State University has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Saginaw Valley State University is $16,241 for Michigan Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make $75-$110k.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Saginaw Valley State University

#7

Aquinas College Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan
#9 in overall quality

Aquinas College Michigan came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This small school is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and it awarded 3 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

Aquinas College Michigan also took the #9 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. It costs about $18,905 for Michigan Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend Aquinas College Michigan.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Aquinas College Michigan

#8

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Eastern Michigan University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k list. Eastern Michigan is located in Ypsilanti, Michigan and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 31 bachelors’s theater degrees to qualified students.

Eastern Michigan also took the #10 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. It costs about $18,598 for michigan bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend Eastern Michigan.

Full Eastern Michigan University Drama & Theater Arts Report

#9

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan

With a ranking of #9, Grand Valley State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k list. GVSU is located in Allendale, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 bachelors’s theater degrees to qualified students.

GVSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. The estimated yearly cost for Grand Valley State University is $20,113 for Michigan Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make $75-$110k.

The low student loan default rate of 3.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Grand Valley State University

#10

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Michigan State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k list. East Lansing, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s theater degrees to 42 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our michigan bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make $75-$110k list, Michigan State has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. It costs about $25,389 for Michigan Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend Michigan State.

The low student loan default rate of 3.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Michigan State University

#11

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, Michigan

Northern Michigan University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Marquette, Michigan, and it awarded 6 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

Northern Michigan University also took the #13 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Northern Michigan University is $20,208 for michigan bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make $75-$110k.

Full Northern Michigan University Drama & Theater Arts Report

#12

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan

With a ranking of #12, Western Michigan University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k list. WMU is a fairly large public school situated in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It awarded 46 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WMU, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. The yearly cost to attend WMU is $23,352 for Michigan Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make $75-$110k.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at WMU

#13

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, Michigan
#11 in overall quality

Spring Arbor University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #13. Spring Arbor, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s theater degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Spring Arbor also made our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list, coming in at #11. The yearly cost to attend Spring Arbor University is $19,247 for michigan bachelor’s degree theater students whose families make $75-$110k.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Spring Arbor

#14

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
#3 in overall quality

Calvin University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k list. This small school is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and it awarded 1 bachelors’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

Calvin also made our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list, coming in at #3. The estimated yearly cost for Calvin is $26,778 for Michigan Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make $75-$110k.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 1.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

Full Calvin Drama & Theater Arts Report

#15

Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo, Michigan

With a ranking of #15, Kalamazoo College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Bachelor’s in Michigan For Those Making $75-$110k list. Kalamazoo College is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 bachelors’s theater degrees to qualified students.

K College also made our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list, coming in at #15. The yearly cost to attend Kalamazoo College is $23,738 for Michigan Bachelor’s Degree Theater students whose families make $75-$110k.

The low student loan default rate of 1.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Kalamazoo College

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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