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2027 Best Value Theater Arts Schools in Florida

11 Colleges in the United States
$22,549 Avg Student Debt
$58,900 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Theater Arts Badge [Theater Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/drama-and-theater-arts/theater-arts/) 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 11 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value theater arts schools.

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2027 Best Value Theater Arts Schools in Florida

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

Best Value Theater Arts Schools

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Leading the list is University Of Florida, our #1 best value for theater arts in Florida. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. Students borrow a median of $15,142 to complete the theater arts program here. Soon after graduation, theater arts degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $25,453. That is a strong return on a $15,142 median debt. The acceptance rate is 24%.

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A rank of #2 makes Florida Atlantic University one of the best values for theater arts. Florida Atlantic University is a very large public school located in the city of Boca Raton. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,879, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Students borrow a median of $23,625 to complete the theater arts program here. Soon after graduation, theater arts degree recipients from Florida Atlantic University generally make around $18,452. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 66%.

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The University Of West Florida is a great value for students pursuing a degree in theater arts, landing the #3 spot this year. The University Of West Florida is a large public school located in the rural area of Pensacola. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,776, compared with $18,658 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for theater arts graduates is $19,677. Soon after graduation, theater arts degree recipients from The University Of West Florida generally make around $23,852. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Central Florida one of the best values for theater arts. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,368, with out-of-state students paying around $22,467. Typical student debt for theater arts graduates is $21,585. Soon after graduation, theater arts degree recipients from University Of Central Florida generally make around $38,810. That is a strong return on a $21,585 median debt. University Of Central Florida admits about 40% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in theater arts will find it at University Of South Florida Main Campus, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,410 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $26,849 in student loans. Early-career theater arts graduates make about $24,732. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 43% of applicants are accepted.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University earned the #6 position for value in theater arts this year. Florida State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tallahassee. Students from in state pay about $6,517 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,683. Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. Early-career theater arts graduates make about $25,359. That is a strong return on a $21,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 24%.

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Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value theater arts schools. Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University is a large public school located in the city of Tallahassee. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,785, compared with $17,725 for out-of-state students. Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $21,959 in student loans. Soon after graduation, theater arts degree recipients from Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University generally make around $16,695. Set against $21,959 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 21%.

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Florida Southern College placed #8 among the best values for theater arts. Florida Southern College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lakeland. In-state tuition and fees average $44,040. Typical student debt for theater arts graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, theater arts degree recipients from Florida Southern College generally make around $22,336. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 64%.

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Rollins College
Winter Park, FL

Rollins College came in at #9 for value in theater arts this year. Set in the suburb of Winter Park, Rollins College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $60,580. Students borrow a median of $26,203 to complete the theater arts program here. Early-career theater arts graduates make about $23,664. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 48%.

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The University Of Tampa ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value theater arts schools. Set in the city of Tampa, The University Of Tampa is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,408. Typical student debt for theater arts graduates is $26,000. Theater Arts graduates of The University Of Tampa earn a median of $17,196 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Tampa admits about 40% of applicants.

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami earned the #11 position for value in theater arts this year. Set in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $62,616. Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. Theater Arts graduates of University Of Miami earn a median of $16,561 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 19%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 11 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.

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