2027 Best Value Theater Arts Schools in Kansas
[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 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value theater arts schools.
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2027 Best Value Theater Arts Schools in Kansas
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in theater arts, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Theater Arts Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of Kansas the best value for a degree in theater arts in Kansas. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,102 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $30,432. Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $23,608 in student loans. Early-career theater arts graduates make about $56,289. Set against $23,608 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%.
A rank of #2 makes Emporia State University one of the best values for theater arts. Set in the town of Emporia, Emporia State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,106, while out-of-state students pay about $15,419. Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $23,131 in student loans. Soon after graduation, theater arts degree recipients from Emporia State University generally make around $46,440. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 98%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Kansas State University earned it the #3 place for theater arts. Located in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,221 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,568 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for theater arts graduates is $23,546. Soon after graduation, theater arts degree recipients from Kansas State University generally make around $51,543. Set against $23,546 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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