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2027 Best Value Theater Arts Schools in Nebraska

3 Colleges in the United States
$24,011 Avg Student Debt
$55,734 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 best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for theater arts students.

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2027 Best Value Theater Arts Schools in Nebraska

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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University Of Nebraska At Omaha tops our 2027 list of the best value theater arts schools in Nebraska. Located in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,718 in tuition and fees, compared with $23,206 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for theater arts graduates is $21,783. Early-career theater arts graduates make about $48,906. That is a strong return on a $21,783 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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Students looking for strong value in theater arts will find it at University Of Nebraska Lincoln, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Early-career theater arts graduates make about $21,627. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #3 makes Nebraska Wesleyan University one of the best values for theater arts. Located in the city of Lincoln, Nebraska Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $43,572. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the theater arts program here. Theater Arts graduates of Nebraska Wesleyan University earn a median of $23,649 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 3 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.

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