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2027 Best Value Theater Design & Technology Schools in Ohio

8 Colleges in the United States
$24,260 Avg Student Debt
$53,525 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Theater Design & Technology Badge [Theater Design & Technology](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/drama-and-theater-arts/theater-design-and-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

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

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2027 Best Value Theater Design & Technology Schools in Ohio

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the theater design & technology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Theater Design & Technology Schools

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Sinclair Community College earned the #1 spot for value among theater design & technology schools in Ohio. Set in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,675, with out-of-state students paying around $8,556. Typical student debt for theater design & technology graduates is $12,525. Soon after graduation, theater design & technology degree recipients from Sinclair Community College generally make around $35,348. Set against $12,525 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Wright State University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in theater design & technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,991, compared with $20,691 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for theater design & technology graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, theater design & technology degree recipients from Wright State University Main Campus generally make around $18,666. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.

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Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

A rank of #3 makes Otterbein University one of the best values for theater design & technology. Located in the suburb of Westerville, Otterbein University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,548. Students borrow a median of $26,822 to complete the theater design & technology program here. Soon after graduation, theater design & technology degree recipients from Otterbein University generally make around $12,546. Set against $26,822 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 84%.

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Kent State University At Kent came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value theater design & technology schools. Set in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,220 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,575 for out-of-state students. Theater Design & Technology graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Theater Design & Technology graduates of Kent State University At Kent earn a median of $24,565 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Kent State University At Kent admits about 86% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in theater design & technology will find it at Ohio University Main Campus, which ranked #5. Located in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,158, while out-of-state students pay about $24,838. Typical student debt for theater design & technology graduates is $22,750. Theater Design & Technology graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of $19,286 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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Ohio Northern University placed #6 among the best values for theater design & technology. Set in the town of Ada, Ohio Northern University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $39,600 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the theater design & technology program here. Early-career theater design & technology graduates make about $19,167. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #7 for value in theater design & technology this year. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati. Students from in state pay about $13,363 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,697 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for theater design & technology graduates is $25,980. Soon after graduation, theater design & technology degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus generally make around $25,070. That is a strong return on a $25,980 median debt. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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Baldwin Wallace College placed #8 among the best values for theater design & technology. Baldwin Wallace College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Berea. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,832. Theater Design & Technology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career theater design & technology graduates make about $16,055. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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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