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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Drama & Theater Arts (Income Over $110k) in the Far Western US Region

26 Ranked Colleges
414 Degrees Awarded
$27,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master's in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking.

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 the Far Western US region, there were 3,777 drama and theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $21,010 and $29,820 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 414 drama and theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $59,319 and $48,880 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 26 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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 Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Drama & Theater Arts (Income Over $110k) in the Far Western US Region

#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nevada - Las Vegas. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, this large public school awarded 6 degrees to qualified masters’s theater students in 2019-2020.

UNLV also made our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nevada - Las Vegas are $21,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - Los Angeles. The school came in at #2 for the Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified masters’s theater students in 2019-2020.

Cal State LA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Los Angeles are $17,723, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - Fullerton. The school came in at #3 for the Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k. This large school is located in Fullerton, California, and it awarded 15 masters’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

Cal State Fullerton did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cal State Fullerton are $17,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Southern Oregon University

Ashland, Oregon
#22 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Southern Oregon University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k. This medium-sized school is located in Ashland, Oregon, and it awarded 13 masters’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

Southern Oregon University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Oregon University are $23,445, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Long Beach landed the #5 spot on the list. California State University - Long Beach is located in Long Beach, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s theater degrees to qualified students.

CSULB also made our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Long Beach are $17,784, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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California State University - Northridge did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #6. This large school is located in Northridge, California, and it awarded 8 masters’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k list, CSUN has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at CSUN are $17,955, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

San Diego State University

San Diego, California

San Diego State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. San Diego, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s theater degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

SDSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SDSU are $18,658.

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#15 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Hawaii at Manoa is a public institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 12 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa also made our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Manoa are $34,550, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
#11 in overall quality

Central Washington University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Ellensburg, Washington, and it awarded 6 masters’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

CWU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Central Washington University are $24,976.

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#2 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of California - Irvine is located in Irvine, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 masters’s theater degrees to qualified students.

UC Irvine also made our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Irvine are $28,456, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California

University of California - Los Angeles landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UCLA is a large public school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 11 masters’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131.

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#12

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California
#21 in overall quality

San Francisco State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in San Francisco, California, this large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s theater students in 2019-2020.

SFSU also took the #21 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at San Francisco State University are $17,944, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UW Seattle is a large public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 10 masters’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Washington - Seattle Campus are $30,294, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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University of California - San Diego ranked #14 on this year’s Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in La Jolla, California, this large public school handed out 26 degrees to qualified masters’s theater students in 2019-2020.

UCSD also took the #4 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - San Diego are $28,631, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of California - Davis did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Davis, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s theater degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k list, UC Davis has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Davis are $28,700, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon

University of Oregon came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Oregon is a public institution located in Eugene, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UO, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UO are $29,991, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California

University of California - Berkeley landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of California - Berkeley is a large school located in Berkeley, California that handed out 1 masters’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree theater students whose families make more than $110k list, UC Berkeley has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Berkeley are $29,347, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California

University of California - Santa Cruz came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UC Santa Cruz is a public institution located in Santa Cruz, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Santa Cruz also took the #17 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Cruz are $28,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
#20 in overall quality

Azusa Pacific University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Azusa Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Azusa, California. It awarded 2 masters’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

Azusa Pacific also made our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #20. Average graduate tuition and fees at Azusa Pacific are $16,571, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, California

Academy of Art University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Academy of Art University is a medium-sized private for-profit school situated in San Francisco, California. It awarded 42 masters’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

Academy of Art University also took the #12 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Academy of Art University are $27,688, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21

Pepperdine University

Malibu, California
#13 in overall quality

Pepperdine University landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Malibu, California, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 2 degrees to qualified masters’s theater students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Pepperdine, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Pepperdine University are $36,320.

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#22

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California

University of Southern California came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 41 diplomas to qualified masters’s theater students in 2019-2020.

USC also made our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern California are $48,715, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, California

With a ranking of #23, Loyola Marymount University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theater degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

Loyola Marymount also took the #6 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Loyola Marymount University are $19,756.

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#24

Chapman University

Orange, California

Chapman University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #24. Chapman University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Orange, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 18 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Chapman, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Chapman are $35,105, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#25

California Institute of the Arts

Valencia, California

California Institute of the Arts landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. CalArts is a private not-for-profit institution located in Valencia, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 30 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

CalArts did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at CalArts are $53,466, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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%.

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  • *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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