Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Alabama State University graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 27% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 100% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Alabama State University Compares for Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
All 255 colleges reporting drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $64,880 | $69,604 | #1 | $37,531 |
| 2 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $58,676 | $51,670 | #11 | — |
| 3 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $56,823 | $51,705 | #10 | $19,398 |
| 4 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $55,555 | $50,551 | #14 | $22,610 |
| 5 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $54,950 | $57,801 | #3 | $19,613 |
| 6 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $54,215 | $57,856 | #2 | $22,434 |
| 7 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $54,000 | $57,626 | #4 | $25,070 |
| 8 | Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL | $51,925 | $55,268 | #5 | $22,336 |
| 9 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA | $51,775 | $52,656 | #7 | — |
| 10 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $51,775 | $52,656 | #8 | — |
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| 246 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $30,231 | $31,799 | #234 | $22,225 |
| 247 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $30,074 | $30,576 | #242 | $28,933 |
| 248 | Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | $29,679 | $26,047 | #252 | — |
| 249 | Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | $29,142 | $33,079 | #224 | $17,997 |
| 250 | University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $28,807 | $33,346 | #222 | $21,504 |
| 251 | The University of Tampa Tampa, FL | $28,709 | $30,557 | #243 | $17,196 |
| 252 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $28,062 | $30,655 | #240 | — |
Other Majors at Alabama State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,070 | $39,762 | #658 of 796 |
| Information Science/Studies | $53,416 | $30,651 | #145 of 148 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,014 | $39,444 | #207 of 680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $46,629 | — | #283 of 345 |
| Biology | $46,370 | $30,174 | #765 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,126 | $28,447 | #1141 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,173 | $32,898 | #607 of 660 |
| Social Work | $43,661 | $34,792 | #392 of 420 |
| Psychology | $41,766 | $22,705 | #925 of 1027 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $40,152 | $22,847 | #82 of 85 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $38,566 | $21,996 | #639 of 660 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $37,576 | $27,978 | #207 of 207 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Alabama State University drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,997 one year after graduating and $29,142 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alabama State University rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, Alabama State University ranks #249 by median pay four years after graduation, and #224 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at Alabama State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% less than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($39,775), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.