Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Ouachita Baptist University graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 83% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ouachita Baptist 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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| 236 | American Musical and Dramatic Academy New York, NY | $32,008 | $30,465 | #245 | $17,410 |
| 237 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $31,239 | $29,733 | #246 | $11,604 |
| 238 | Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL | $31,172 | $30,626 | #241 | $19,490 |
| 239 | Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR | $31,155 | $36,714 | #191 | $18,350 |
| 240 | Viterbo University La Crosse, WI | $31,051 | $32,310 | #231 | $19,930 |
| 241 | Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | $31,048 | $31,231 | #235 | — |
| 242 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $30,864 | $37,448 | #178 | — |
Other Majors at Ouachita Baptist University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $77,583 | $53,195 | #227 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,714 | — | #361 of 796 |
| Biology | $69,747 | — | #102 of 841 |
| Marketing | $67,705 | — | #236 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,175 | — | #527 of 1176 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $62,886 | — | #54 of 215 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,597 | $31,385 | #298 of 610 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $50,553 | — | #126 of 126 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,369 | $34,574 | #436 of 660 |
| Psychology | $49,954 | — | #518 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,525 | $41,595 | #507 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ouachita Baptist University drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $18,350 one year after graduating and $31,155 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ouachita Baptist University rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, Ouachita Baptist University ranks #239 by median pay four years after graduation, and #191 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at Ouachita Baptist University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($39,775), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.