Compare 88 Acting. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $28,068.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | $31,912 | 14 | $20,500 | High | $21,500 | High | |
| #27 | $31,670 | 5 | $26,847 | High | $29,471 | High | |
| #28 | $31,405 | 15 | $27,000 | High | $23,103 | High | |
| #29 | $31,403 | 20 | $19,976 | High | $25,868 | High | |
| #30 | Millikin UniversityPrivate | $31,311 | 30 | $27,000 | High | $25,486 | High |
| #31 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $31,099 | 8 | $24,000 | High | $17,049 | High |
| #32 | $30,771 | 9 | $18,500 | High | $13,480 | High | |
| #33 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $30,701 | 30 | $21,250 | High | $16,378 | High |
| #34 | $30,585 | 21 | $21,056 | High | $23,508 | High | |
| #35 | $30,055 | 26 | $23,000 | High | $16,149 | High | |
| #36 | $29,596 | 13 | $23,188 | High | $18,635 | High | |
| #37 | Illinois Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $29,164 | 25 | $27,000 | High | $47,679 | High |
| #38 | Gustavus Adolphus CollegePrivate | $28,601 | 7 | $26,774 | High | $34,265 | High |
| #39 | $28,574 | 72 | $24,500 | High | $21,394 | High | |
| #40 | $28,499 | 11 | $21,543 | High | $19,500 | High | |
| #41 | $27,686 | 13 | $21,000 | High | $14,000 | High | |
| #42 | Columbia College ChicagoPrivate | $27,628 | 157 | $25,000 | High | $55,700 | High |
| #43 | $27,060 | 8 | $21,500 | High | $14,676 | High | |
| #44 | $26,929 | 9 | $19,968 | High | $11,334 | High | |
| #45 | $26,927 | 32 | $22,750 | High | $14,381 | High | |
| #46 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $26,777 | 72 | $23,250 | High | $20,800 | High |
| #47 | Viterbo UniversityPrivate | $26,730 | 13 | $25,000 | High | $21,560 | High |
| #48 | $26,673 | 35 | $19,509 | High | $32,850 | High | |
| #49 | Oakland UniversityPublic | $26,370 | 30 | $22,750 | High | $17,858 | High |
| #50 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | $26,353 | 6 | $25,000 | High | $34,177 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
