2026 Best Value Theater Arts Schools in Idaho
[Theater Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/drama-and-theater-arts/theater-arts/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong theater arts education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for theater arts students.
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2026 Best Value Theater Arts Schools in Idaho
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in theater arts, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Theater Arts Schools
Our analysis ranked Brigham Young University Idaho the best value for a degree in theater arts in Idaho. Set in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $4,800 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $13,287 to complete the theater arts program here. Theater Arts graduates of Brigham Young University Idaho earn a median of $16,587 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Idaho one of the best values for theater arts. University Of Idaho is a large public school located in the town of Moscow. In-state tuition and fees average $9,084, while out-of-state students pay about $28,320. Theater Arts graduates carry a median of $21,287 in student loans. Early-career theater arts graduates make about $42,417. That is a strong return on a $21,287 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%.
Idaho State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value theater arts schools. Located in the city of Pocatello, Idaho State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,610 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,720. Typical student debt for theater arts graduates is $24,640. Theater Arts graduates of Idaho State University earn a median of $51,446 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,640 median debt.
Boise State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in theater arts, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,048, compared with $27,788 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for theater arts graduates is $24,311. Early-career theater arts graduates make about $49,059. Set against $24,311 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 7 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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