Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
University of California-San Diego graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-San Diego 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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| 103 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $41,450 | $42,142 | #94 | $29,945 |
| 104 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $41,414 | $45,240 | #59 | $21,189 |
| 105 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $41,394 | $44,422 | #65 | $21,295 |
| 106 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $41,389 | $37,661 | #168 | $18,026 |
| 107 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $41,362 | $44,387 | #67 | $26,457 |
| 108 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $41,328 | $44,337 | #69 | $20,815 |
| 109 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $41,233 | $39,245 | #137 | $20,645 |
Other Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Credentials at University of California-San Diego
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $14,358 | $48,041 | — |
Other Majors at University of California-San Diego by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-San Diego drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $18,026 one year after graduating and $41,389 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-San Diego rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, University of California-San Diego ranks #106 by median pay four years after graduation, and #168 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at University of California-San Diego worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($39,775), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,458.
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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.