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2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

16 Ranked Colleges
127 Degrees Awarded
$24,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Theater Schools for a Master's in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 11,561 people earned their degree in theater arts, making the major the 69th most popular in the United States.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 2,390 theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 127 theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $59,319 and $48,880 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in theater arts. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent theater arts programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the theater arts program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Theater Arts (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region

#1

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Los Angeles. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UCLA is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s theater degrees to qualified students.

UCLA also made our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Los Angeles are $28,131, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theater Arts at University of California - Los Angeles

#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Irvine. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Irvine, California, and it awarded 20 masters’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine also made our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Irvine are $28,456, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Theater Arts at UC Irvine

#16 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Los Angeles. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 1 masters’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cal State LA, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. 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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#7 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nevada - Las Vegas landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a large public school situated in Las Vegas, Nevada. It awarded 6 masters’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNLV, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. 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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#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - Fullerton. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Cal State Fullerton is located in Fullerton, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s theater degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree theater students whose families make $48-$75k list, Cal State Fullerton has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cal State Fullerton are $17,892, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theater Arts at Cal State Fullerton

#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of California - Berkeley did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Berkeley, California, this large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified masters’s theater students in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley also made our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Berkeley are $29,347.

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#13 in overall quality

California State University - Northridge came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. California State University - Northridge is a large school located in Northridge, California that handed out 2 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 $48-$75k list, CSUN has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best 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 CSUN are $17,955.

Full California State University - Northridge Theater Arts Report

#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, California State University - Long Beach did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. California State University - Long Beach is a large public school situated in Long Beach, California. It awarded 9 masters’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

CSULB also made our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at CSULB are $17,784.

Read full report on Theater Arts at California State University - Long Beach

#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of California - Davis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of California - Davis is a public institution located in Davis, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Davis did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Davis are $28,700, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of California - Davis Theater Arts Report

#10

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, San Diego State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in San Diego, California, this large public school handed out 13 degrees to qualified masters’s theater students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SDSU, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best 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 San Diego State University are $18,658.

Read more about Theater Arts at SDSU

#11

Southern Oregon University

Ashland, Oregon
#15 in overall quality

Southern Oregon University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Southern Oregon University is located in Ashland, Oregon and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 masters’s theater degrees to qualified students.

Southern Oregon University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best 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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#12

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#8 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and it awarded 12 masters’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH Manoa, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Hawaii at Manoa are $34,550, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UH Manoa Theater Arts Report

#13

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
#6 in overall quality

Central Washington University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Ellensburg, Washington, this fairly large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified masters’s theater students in 2019-2020.

CWU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best 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 CWU are $24,976.

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#14

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California
#14 in overall quality

San Francisco State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. SFSU is a large school located in San Francisco, California that handed out 5 masters’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

SFSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at San Francisco State University are $17,944, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. 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 #11 spot in our “Best 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 University of California - Santa Cruz are $28,952.

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#16

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, University of Oregon did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theater Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Oregon is a large school located in Eugene, Oregon that handed out 1 masters’s theater degrees in 2019-2020.

UO not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. 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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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%.

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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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