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2027 Best Value Theater Arts Schools in South Carolina

5 Colleges in the United States
$26,212 Avg Student Debt
$51,027 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 South Carolina

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

1

Our analysis ranked Coastal Carolina University the best value for a degree in theater arts in South Carolina. Coastal Carolina University is a large public school located in the city of Conway. Students from in state pay about $11,640 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,628. Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Theater Arts graduates of Coastal Carolina University earn a median of $16,862 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.

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Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC

Winthrop University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value theater arts schools. Winthrop University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Rock Hill. Students from in state pay about $14,678 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,676 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for theater arts graduates is $27,000. Early-career theater arts graduates make about $20,600. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

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College Of Charleston
Charleston, SC

College Of Charleston is a great value for students pursuing a degree in theater arts, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Charleston, College Of Charleston is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,978 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,296. Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $26,943 in student loans. Theater Arts graduates of College Of Charleston earn a median of $21,645 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,943 median debt. The acceptance rate is 60%.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of South Carolina Columbia one of the best values for theater arts. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,688, while out-of-state students pay about $36,298. Typical student debt for theater arts graduates is $24,537. Soon after graduation, theater arts degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Columbia generally make around $53,623. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in theater arts will find it at Anderson University Sc, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Anderson, Anderson University Sc is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,970. Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $25,581 in student loans. Theater Arts graduates of Anderson University Sc earn a median of $21,767 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

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

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