Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Millikin University
Decatur, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Millikin University graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 70% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Millikin 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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| 152 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $39,023 | $35,508 | #204 | $19,673 |
| 153 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $38,914 | $43,691 | #73 | $17,272 |
| 154 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $38,865 | $39,514 | #131 | $16,706 |
| 155 | Millikin University Decatur, IL | $38,666 | $37,989 | #163 | $24,013 |
| 156 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $38,597 | $33,876 | #218 | $18,558 |
| 157 | Drew University Madison, NJ | $38,562 | $33,845 | #219 | $13,710 |
| 158 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $38,537 | $35,091 | #210 | — |
Other Majors at Millikin University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,200 | $71,848 | #640 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,489 | $46,431 | #327 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $71,399 | — | #168 of 516 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $70,837 | — | #133 of 166 |
| Biology | $64,834 | — | #198 of 841 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,804 | $51,680 | #700 of 796 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,910 | $43,936 | #123 of 345 |
| Social Work | $52,870 | $41,543 | #182 of 420 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,665 | $26,065 | #451 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,797 | $43,331 | #453 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $45,444 | $35,413 | #552 of 660 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $43,858 | $22,815 | #9 of 10 |
| Music | $43,388 | $21,138 | #135 of 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Millikin University drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,013 one year after graduating and $38,666 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Millikin University rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, Millikin University ranks #155 by median pay four years after graduation, and #163 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at Millikin University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($39,775), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.