Compare 307 Acting. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $36,105. Top programs: $64,880+.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #251 | $25,920 | 18 | — | — | — | — | |
| #252 | $25,774 | 9 | — | — | — | — | |
| #253 | $25,194 | 11 | — | — | — | — | |
| #254 | Keene State CollegePublic | $25,194 | 13 | — | — | — | — |
| #255 | Lee UniversityPrivate | $25,194 | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| #256 | $24,933 | 10 | — | — | — | — | |
| #257 | $24,871 | 6 | — | — | — | — | |
| #258 | $24,730 | 16 | — | — | — | — | |
| #259 | $24,532 | 20 | — | — | — | — | |
| #260 | $24,421 | 24 | — | — | — | — | |
| #261 | $24,267 | 11 | — | — | — | — | |
| #262 | Boston CollegePrivate | $24,035 | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| #263 | Santa Clara UniversityPrivate | $23,649 | 8 | — | — | — | — |
| #264 | Bennington CollegePrivate | $23,575 | 23 | $26,000 | High | $24,023 | High |
| #265 | $23,456 | 12 | — | — | — | — | |
| #266 | $23,351 | 19 | — | — | — | — | |
| #267 | $22,999 | 17 | — | — | — | — | |
| #268 | Oberlin CollegePrivate | $22,771 | 15 | — | — | — | — |
| #269 | University Of KansasPublic | $22,192 | 24 | — | — | — | — |
| #270 | $22,192 | 11 | — | — | — | — | |
| #271 | $21,964 | 24 | — | — | — | — | |
| #272 | $21,964 | 15 | — | — | — | — | |
| #273 | Bradley UniversityPrivate | $21,964 | 12 | — | — | — | — |
| #274 | $21,508 | 15 | — | — | — | — | |
| #275 | Elon UniversityPrivate | $21,508 | 39 | — | — | — | — |
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 May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
