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Best Value Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Colleges in Utah

Ranked by best return on investment (earnings vs. cost). See our methodology.

Utah Valley University delivers the state's most affordable Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft program at just $8,463 net cost while producing graduates who earn $29,685 annually. This represents the highest starting earnings among Utah's eight programs, creating an unusually strong return on investment. Utah's expanding entertainment industry, fueled by film tax incentives and growing corporate event markets in Silicon Slopes, provides graduates with opportunities beyond traditional theatre venues.
8
Programs
$8,463 – $26,536
Net Price Range
$22,377
Avg. Program Earnings
56.2%
Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price Program Earnings In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $8,463 $29,685 $6,270 40.7%
2 $11,432 $21,508 $6,770 59.0% 83.9%
3 $10,722 $19,045 $6,391 43.0%
4 $12,869 $20,140 $9,228 57.3% 93.7%
5 $14,487 $21,508 $6,496 82.2% 66.7%
6 $15,265 $6,074 34.2%
7 $13,172 $9,315 63.9% 89.1%
8 $26,536 $41,416 69.4% 69.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Utah Valley University's theatre program such strong value?

UVU combines the lowest net cost in Utah at $8,463 with the highest graduate earnings at $29,685 annually. Students graduate with moderate debt loads of $15,500, well below the state average for theatre programs.

How do public and private theatre program costs compare in Utah?

Public programs range from $8,463 to $15,265 in net costs, while Westminster University charges $26,536. Brigham Young University offers private education value at $14,487 net cost with an impressive 82.20% graduation rate.

Does graduation rate correlate with program cost in Utah theatre programs?

Higher-cost programs generally show better completion rates, with BYU leading at 82.20% and University of Utah at 63.90%. However, affordable options like Utah State achieve solid 57.30% graduation rates at just $12,869 net cost.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.