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10 College Programs that Won\u2019t Break the Bank<\/h3>\n \"\"<\/a><\/span>

Written by\u00a0Michelle Evans<\/p>\n

December 20, 2017<\/p>\n<\/font>

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With the tuition of most top performing arts school averaging $40,000 to $65,000 a year, it can feel like there is no way you can get that performing arts degree you are dreaming of without overwhelming student debt. Well, have no fear! Below is a list of 10 AMAZING performing arts college programs that have tuitions that average below $35,000 as well as offer degrees that will set you up for the future you desire!<\/p>\n

*This information is based on Out of State tuition rates<\/em><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0University of Alabama – Birmingham<\/h4>\n
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Located right in the middle of downtown Birmingham, this school offers the urban feel with without the urban price tag.<\/p>\n

Degrees Offered:<\/strong> BFA in Musical Theatre,\u00a0BA with emphasis in Performance, Design\/Technology or General Studies<\/p>\n

Website here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0Wisconsin – Stevens Point<\/h4>\n
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Voted one of the Best Colleges by US News, this program has something to offer for everyone!<\/p>\n

Degrees Offered:<\/strong> BFA in Acting, Design\/Technology or \u00a0Musical Theatre,\u00a0BA in Dance or Drama<\/p>\n

Website here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0Wright State University<\/h4>\n
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WSU is home to the Musical Theatre Initiative as well as the Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures. If you want to be stretched to the creative limits WSU is the place for you!<\/p>\n

Degrees Offered:<\/strong> BFA in Acting, Musical Theatre, Dance, Design\/Technology or Motion Picture Production<\/p>\n

Website here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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4. Missouri State University<\/h4>\n
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Beyond the amazing training, this program offers many student opportunities besides departmental production and classes. They are set on helping their students get the hands on training they need while in college!<\/p>\n

Degrees Offered:<\/strong> BFA in Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre or Design\/Technology\/Stage Management<\/p>\n

Website here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0Western Carolina<\/h4>\n
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Western Carolina Stage and Screen department is one of the few collegiate programs that seamlessly integrate Film, Technology and Theatre. Students will be exposed to all aspects of what the entrainment business has to offer.<\/p>\n

Degrees Offered:<\/strong> BFA in Film & Television Production, Musical Theatre or Theatre Studies (concentration in Acting or Minor in Dance options),\u00a0<\/em>BA Stage and Screen<\/p>\n

Website here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0Coastal Carolina University<\/h4>\n
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Who wouldn\u2019t want to go to college at the beach! Just miles away from Myrtle Beach, SC the CCU theatre department has a terrific Acting and Musical Theatre degree as well as a unique Physical Theatre degree with the option of studying in Italy!<\/p>\n

Degrees Offered:<\/strong> BFA in Acting, Musical Theatre, Physical Theatre or Design & Technology,\u00a0BA in Theatre<\/p>\n

Website here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0University of Oklahoma<\/h4>\n
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OU has been delivering quality performing arts training for the past 90 years, making it the 2nd<\/sup> oldest dramatic arts training program in the country.<\/p>\n

Degree:<\/strong> BFA in Acting, Musical Theatre, Dramaturgy, Stage Management, Design or Dance<\/p>\n

Website here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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8.\u00a0Ohio Northern University<\/h4>\n
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While Ohio Northern offers top notch degrees in every area of study, their International Theatre Production BFA is unique and allows students to learn and take their craft beyond the United States.<\/p>\n

Degrees:<\/strong> BFA in Musical Theatre or International Theatre Production,\u00a0BA in Theatre, Minor in Dance or Arts Administration<\/p>\n

Website here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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9.\u00a0Montclair<\/h4>\n
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Just a stones throw away from Manhattan, Montclair offers students a well rounded education in all arts related fields. To top it all off their dance department is rated #5 in the nation!<\/p>\n

Degrees: BFA in Acting, Musical Theatre, Dance or Production and Design, BA in Theatre Studies or Dance,\u00a0Minor in Dance or Musical Theatre<\/p>\n

Website here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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10.\u00a0University of Illinois\u00a0at Chicago<\/h4>\n
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Get the experience of studying what you love in one the biggest Theatre cities on the country.<\/p>\n

Degrees:<\/strong> BFA in Acting, BA Theatre Performance or BA Theatre Design, Production, & Technology<\/p>\n

Website here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Even those these schools come with a lower price tag, college is still not cheap when you add in things like room and board and other cost. Remember that there are also academic and talent scholarships and some of the college programs offer in-state tuition for certain specific performing arts degrees. So, now that you know going to college doesn\u2019t have to break the bank you can start making your list and getting ready for those college applications and auditions!<\/p>\n
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