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2027 Best Value Theater Arts Schools in Wisconsin

5 Colleges in the United States
$25,744 Avg Student Debt
$57,518 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Theater Arts Badge [Theater Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/drama-and-theater-arts/theater-arts/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value theater arts schools.

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2027 Best Value Theater Arts Schools in Wisconsin

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in theater arts, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Theater Arts Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of Wisconsin Parkside the best value for a degree in theater arts in Wisconsin. University Of Wisconsin Parkside is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Kenosha. In-state tuition and fees average $8,270, with out-of-state students paying around $17,429. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the theater arts program here. Theater Arts graduates of University Of Wisconsin Parkside earn a median of $25,306 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in theater arts will find it at University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Stevens Point, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,228, with out-of-state students paying around $18,248. Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Theater Arts graduates of University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn a median of $20,903 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee one of the best values for theater arts. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,398, with out-of-state students paying around $22,398. Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career theater arts graduates make about $20,455. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee admits about 91% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Wisconsin Madison earned it the #4 place for theater arts. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. Theater Arts graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $59,877 early in their careers. Set against $21,813 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 45%.

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Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI

Students looking for strong value in theater arts will find it at Viterbo University, which ranked #5. Viterbo University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of La Crosse. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,250. Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $26,906 in student loans. Early-career theater arts graduates make about $19,930. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

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

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