Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Columbus State University
Columbus, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Columbus State University graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 72% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Columbus 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 | — |
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| 207 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $35,097 | $31,936 | #233 | $16,645 |
| 208 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $35,028 | $36,507 | #193 | $26,053 |
| 209 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $34,987 | $39,616 | #128 | $22,884 |
| 210 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $34,931 | $36,161 | #198 | $18,769 |
| 211 | Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA | $34,890 | $35,483 | #205 | $21,239 |
| 212 | Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY | $34,822 | $33,143 | #223 | $17,050 |
| 213 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $34,778 | $30,522 | #244 | $17,381 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbus State University drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $18,769 one year after graduating and $34,931 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbus State University rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, Columbus State University ranks #210 by median pay four years after graduation, and #198 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at Columbus State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($39,775), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.