Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Northern Illinois University graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 73% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern Illinois 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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| 180 | Brenau University Gainesville, GA | $36,910 | $38,209 | #157 | — |
| 181 | Anderson University Anderson, SC | $36,872 | $40,885 | #111 | $21,767 |
| 182 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $36,792 | $36,148 | #199 | $14,938 |
| 183 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $36,777 | $36,133 | #200 | $23,517 |
| 184 | Dean College Franklin, MA | $36,724 | $32,339 | #229 | $29,639 |
| 185 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $36,697 | $33,392 | #221 | — |
| 186 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $36,621 | $38,613 | #150 | — |
Other Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Credentials at Northern Illinois University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $19,278 | $42,708 | — |
Other Majors at Northern Illinois University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Illinois University drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,517 one year after graduating and $36,777 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Illinois University rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, Northern Illinois University ranks #183 by median pay four years after graduation, and #200 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at Northern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% 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.