Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
San Francisco State University graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How San Francisco 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 | — |
| … | |||||
| 49 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading, PA | $44,913 | $45,677 | #49 | $27,886 |
| 50 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $44,913 | $45,677 | #50 | $27,886 |
| 51 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $44,878 | $47,767 | #28 | $20,226 |
| 52 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $44,848 | $40,809 | #112 | $23,004 |
| 53 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $44,825 | $46,328 | #39 | $21,627 |
| 54 | Emerson College Boston, MA | $44,760 | $39,416 | #134 | $19,560 |
| 55 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $44,694 | $47,125 | #31 | $21,585 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Francisco State University drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,004 one year after graduating and $44,848 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Francisco State University rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, San Francisco State University ranks #52 by median pay four years after graduation, and #112 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at San Francisco State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($39,775), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,940.
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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.