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2027 Best Value Theater Arts Schools in Georgia

8 Colleges in the United States
$25,521 Avg Student Debt
$54,688 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Theater Arts Badge [Theater Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/drama-and-theater-arts/theater-arts/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong theater arts education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for theater arts students.

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2027 Best Value Theater Arts Schools in Georgia

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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Leading the list is University Of Georgia, our #1 best value for theater arts in Georgia. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $19,399 in student loans. Theater Arts graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $20,762 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,399 median debt. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #2 makes Valdosta State University one of the best values for theater arts. Valdosta State University is a large public school located in the city of Valdosta. In-state tuition and fees average $6,124, while out-of-state students pay about $17,836. Typical student debt for theater arts graduates is $28,661. Theater Arts graduates of Valdosta State University earn a median of $44,914 early in their careers. Set against $28,661 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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Students looking for strong value in theater arts will find it at Columbus State University, which ranked #3. Columbus State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Columbus. In-state tuition and fees average $5,898, compared with $17,610 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,802 to complete the theater arts program here. Theater Arts graduates of Columbus State University earn a median of $18,769 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Kennesaw State University earned it the #4 place for theater arts. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,808 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,736. Typical student debt for theater arts graduates is $25,500. Theater Arts graduates of Kennesaw State University earn a median of $21,556 early in their careers. Set against $25,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 69%.

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Georgia Southern University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in theater arts, landing the #5 spot this year. Georgia Southern University is a very large public school located in the town of Statesboro. In-state tuition and fees average $6,022, compared with $17,734 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the theater arts program here. Soon after graduation, theater arts degree recipients from Georgia Southern University generally make around $16,586. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Georgia College And State University landed the #6 spot for theater arts value this year. Set in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia College And State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,186, with out-of-state students paying around $29,512. Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $24,412 in student loans. Early-career theater arts graduates make about $51,197. Set against $24,412 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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Spelman College
Atlanta, GA

Spelman College placed #7 among the best values for theater arts. Spelman College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta. In-state tuition and fees average $31,556. Typical student debt for theater arts graduates is $26,397. Early-career theater arts graduates make about $40,217. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 25%.

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Savannah College Of Art And Design placed #8 among the best values for theater arts. Set in the city of Savannah, Savannah College Of Art And Design is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,630. Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Theater Arts graduates of Savannah College Of Art And Design earn a median of $23,319 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 83%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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