Compare 324 Acting. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $27,096. Top programs: $56,230+.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | $37,108 | 41 | $13,993 | Manageable | $26,465 | High | |
| #27 | Kean UniversityPublic | $36,848 | 21 | $23,250 | Challenging | $22,000 | High |
| #28 | $36,594 | 12 | $20,500 | Challenging | $14,500 | High | |
| #29 | $36,563 | 55 | $21,983 | Challenging | $19,433 | High | |
| #30 | Northwestern UniversityPrivate | $36,466 | 93 | $15,000 | Manageable | $26,966 | High |
| #31 | $36,418 | 57 | $19,500 | Challenging | $23,519 | High | |
| #32 | George Mason UniversityPublic | $36,403 | 28 | $19,500 | Challenging | $25,142 | High |
| #33 | $36,302 | 12 | $22,500 | Challenging | $16,958 | High | |
| #34 | $36,157 | 43 | $20,500 | Challenging | $21,716 | High | |
| #35 | $36,116 | 32 | $23,409 | Challenging | $18,080 | High | |
| #36 | $35,799 | 51 | $19,500 | Challenging | $25,729 | High | |
| #37 | Suny College At PotsdamPublic | $35,579 | 15 | $24,250 | High | $19,000 | High |
| #38 | $35,441 | 62 | $19,250 | Challenging | $23,211 | High | |
| #39 | $35,432 | 20 | $21,000 | Challenging | $27,655 | High | |
| #40 | $35,429 | 18 | $19,000 | Challenging | $23,489 | High | |
| #41 | Otterbein UniversityPrivate | $35,396 | 23 | $26,000 | High | $39,500 | High |
| #42 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $35,389 | 19 | $18,500 | Challenging | $20,855 | High |
| #43 | $35,365 | 28 | $22,024 | Challenging | $22,127 | High | |
| #44 | $35,213 | 28 | $13,000 | Manageable | $25,733 | High | |
| #45 | $35,154 | 13 | $23,592 | High | $15,000 | High | |
| #46 | American UniversityPrivate | $34,893 | 25 | $22,750 | High | $39,169 | High |
| #47 | $34,671 | 36 | $21,500 | Challenging | $23,585 | High | |
| #48 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $34,556 | 31 | $24,300 | High | $37,095 | High |
| #49 | $34,498 | 18 | $21,500 | Challenging | $13,743 | High | |
| #50 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $34,279 | 143 | $21,000 | Challenging | $22,500 | 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 →
