Compare 316 Acting. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $35,971. Top programs: $64,880+.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #276 | $22,192 | 11 | $21,000 | High | $36,119 | High | |
| #277 | $21,964 | 24 | $21,500 | High | $35,325 | High | |
| #278 | $21,964 | 15 | $22,300 | High | $19,642 | High | |
| #279 | Bradley UniversityPrivate | $21,964 | 12 | $27,000 | High | $41,405 | High |
| #280 | Southern Utah UniversityPublic | $21,508 | 31 | $12,500 | High | $12,400 | High |
| #281 | $21,508 | 15 | $20,880 | High | $19,416 | High | |
| #282 | Elon UniversityPrivate | $21,508 | 39 | $20,500 | High | $46,609 | High |
| #283 | $21,052 | 13 | $21,500 | High | $14,676 | High | |
| #284 | $21,052 | 8 | $20,500 | High | $20,305 | High | |
| #285 | Texas Lutheran UniversityPrivate | $21,052 | 14 | $25,000 | High | $21,678 | High |
| #286 | Susquehanna UniversityPrivate | $21,052 | 8 | $27,000 | High | $46,359 | High |
| #287 | $20,996 | 10 | $27,000 | High | $20,004 | High | |
| #288 | Suny BrockportPublic | $20,824 | 7 | $20,000 | High | $16,353 | High |
| #289 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | $20,824 | 14 | $23,940 | High | $45,500 | High |
| #290 | $20,673 | 20 | $17,236 | High | $15,000 | High | |
| #291 | Augustana CollegePrivate | $20,326 | 7 | $27,000 | High | $37,219 | High |
| #292 | $20,140 | 6 | $24,500 | High | $26,392 | High | |
| #293 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $20,140 | 7 | $24,000 | High | $17,049 | High |
| #294 | Rollins CollegePrivate | $20,140 | 17 | $25,500 | High | $40,054 | High |
| #295 | Lewis & Clark CollegePrivate | $20,140 | 16 | $19,500 | High | $33,625 | High |
| #296 | $19,719 | 19 | $22,400 | High | $19,000 | High | |
| #297 | $19,541 | 6 | $21,325 | High | $28,694 | High | |
| #298 | Berea CollegePrivate | $19,227 | 7 | $3,591 | High | $0 | High |
| #299 | Carthage CollegePrivate | $19,227 | 10 | $26,000 | High | $42,940 | High |
| #300 | Weber State UniversityPublic | $19,045 | 15 | $15,113 | High | $7,520 | High |
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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 →