Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at DePaul University
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 100 graduates a year
DePaul University graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How DePaul 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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| 60 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $44,388 | $42,248 | #92 | $15,474 |
| 61 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $44,115 | $46,955 | #33 | $18,431 |
| 62 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $44,106 | $40,134 | #120 | $20,503 |
| 63 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $44,095 | $43,323 | #77 | $22,021 |
| 64 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $44,045 | $41,922 | #97 | $20,988 |
| 65 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $43,957 | $40,027 | #122 | $22,447 |
| 66 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $43,916 | $46,304 | #40 | $17,962 |
Other Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Credentials at DePaul University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $25,163 | $51,971 | $87,842 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do DePaul University drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,021 one year after graduating and $44,095 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does DePaul University rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, DePaul University ranks #63 by median pay four years after graduation, and #77 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at DePaul University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($39,775), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,348.
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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.