Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Pepperdine University graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 27% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pepperdine 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 | — |
| 11 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $51,611 | $46,963 | #32 | $24,644 |
| 12 | Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT | $50,955 | $45,876 | #45 | $24,150 |
| 13 | Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | $50,594 | $46,037 | #43 | — |
| 14 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $50,335 | $49,575 | #17 | $24,526 |
| 15 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $49,802 | $47,201 | #30 | $20,701 |
| 16 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $49,323 | $48,460 | #22 | $22,159 |
Other Majors at Pepperdine University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $104,943 | $54,267 | #54 of 368 |
| International Business | $100,595 | — | #11 of 115 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $91,227 | $69,751 | #49 of 1176 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $81,417 | $45,988 | #7 of 178 |
| Political Science and Government | $75,954 | $42,306 | #58 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $65,100 | $34,388 | #62 of 610 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $62,495 | $36,920 | #29 of 87 |
| Psychology | $61,353 | $23,438 | #78 of 1027 |
| Journalism | $58,801 | $42,536 | #65 of 187 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $55,432 | $23,182 | #47 of 158 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $48,398 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $33,228 | — |
| Biology | — | $20,031 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pepperdine University drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn $50,594 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pepperdine University rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, Pepperdine University ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at Pepperdine University worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% more than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($39,775), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.