Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
California State University-Sacramento graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Sacramento 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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| 24 | Saint Edward's University Austin, TX | $47,974 | $48,775 | #20 | $15,925 |
| 25 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $47,945 | $45,634 | #57 | $18,920 |
| 26 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $47,878 | $44,775 | #62 | $19,966 |
| 27 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $47,676 | $43,382 | #76 | $23,000 |
| 28 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $47,587 | $53,429 | #6 | $26,753 |
| 29 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $47,175 | $47,963 | #27 | $25,036 |
| 30 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $46,791 | $43,038 | #82 | $16,310 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Sacramento drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,000 one year after graduating and $47,676 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Sacramento rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, California State University-Sacramento ranks #27 by median pay four years after graduation, and #76 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at California State University-Sacramento worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($39,775), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,396.
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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.