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2027 Best Value Theater Arts Schools in Louisiana

4 Colleges in the United States
$23,086 Avg Student Debt
$52,268 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 4 schools to find the best return on investment for theater arts students.

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2027 Best Value Theater Arts Schools in Louisiana

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

Best Value Theater Arts Schools

1

University Of New Orleans earned the #1 spot for value among theater arts schools in Louisiana. University Of New Orleans is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of New Orleans. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,172, compared with $14,008 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for theater arts graduates is $21,987. Early-career theater arts graduates make about $21,504. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of New Orleans admits about 74% of applicants.

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Northwestern State University Of Louisiana is a great value for students pursuing a degree in theater arts, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Natchitoches, Northwestern State University Of Louisiana is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,864, compared with $19,652 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for theater arts graduates is $22,250. Theater Arts graduates of Northwestern State University Of Louisiana earn a median of $16,973 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,250 median debt. Northwestern State University Of Louisiana admits about 92% of applicants.

3

A rank of #3 makes Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College one of the best values for theater arts. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,954, compared with $28,631 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for theater arts graduates is $21,500. Theater Arts graduates of Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earn a median of $20,290 early in their careers. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College admits about 73% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in theater arts will find it at Loyola University New Orleans, which ranked #4. Set in the city of New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $49,440. Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $26,606 in student loans. Early-career theater arts graduates make about $48,040. Set against $26,606 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Loyola University New Orleans admits about 93% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

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