Compare 98 Acting. programs in the South. Average earnings: $26,241.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | $31,305 | 8 | $20,449 | High | $30,881 | High |
| #27 | $31,041 | 35 | $17,988 | High | $15,541 | High | |
| #28 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $30,526 | 30 | $21,500 | High | $54,925 | High |
| #29 | $29,954 | 30 | $17,527 | High | $12,313 | High | |
| #30 | $29,776 | 37 | $16,500 | High | $13,610 | High | |
| #31 | $29,685 | 20 | $19,500 | High | $12,719 | High | |
| #32 | Radford UniversityPublic | $29,659 | 19 | $24,000 | High | $22,158 | High |
| #33 | $29,087 | 22 | $16,624 | High | $12,269 | High | |
| #34 | $28,960 | 36 | $14,000 | High | $25,072 | High | |
| #35 | $28,598 | 21 | $21,500 | High | $19,809 | High | |
| #36 | $28,584 | 26 | $23,000 | High | $25,348 | High | |
| #37 | $28,178 | 94 | $23,870 | High | $44,645 | High | |
| #38 | $28,148 | 26 | $21,868 | High | $18,241 | High | |
| #39 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $28,007 | 29 | $23,000 | High | $50,786 | High |
| #40 | $27,525 | 43 | $22,750 | High | $48,666 | High | |
| #41 | University Of FloridaPublic | $27,452 | 43 | $15,000 | High | $18,837 | High |
| #42 | $27,295 | 7 | $27,000 | High | $25,775 | High | |
| #43 | $27,245 | 22 | $20,000 | High | $14,229 | High | |
| #44 | Old Dominion UniversityPublic | $26,525 | 14 | $24,000 | High | $18,866 | High |
| #45 | Oklahoma City UniversityPrivate | $26,439 | 50 | $20,835 | High | $44,054 | High |
| #46 | James Madison UniversityPublic | $26,202 | 55 | $20,093 | High | $37,285 | High |
| #47 | University Of MemphisPublic | $26,151 | 18 | $23,300 | High | $15,393 | High |
| #48 | $26,006 | 17 | $19,500 | High | $40,025 | High | |
| #49 | $25,943 | 80 | $18,190 | High | $16,036 | High | |
| #50 | Spelman CollegePrivate | $25,831 | 11 | $25,000 | High | $109,807 | 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 →
