Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Northwestern University
Evanston, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 89 graduates a year
Northwestern University graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 24% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwestern 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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| 14 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $50,335 | $49,575 | #17 | $24,526 |
| 15 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $49,802 | $47,201 | #30 | $20,701 |
| 16 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $49,323 | $48,460 | #22 | $22,159 |
| 17 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $49,316 | $48,453 | #23 | $19,245 |
| 18 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $49,135 | $44,710 | #63 | $21,869 |
| 19 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $48,781 | $49,596 | #16 | $33,261 |
| 20 | University of North Carolina School of the Arts Winston Salem, NC | $48,664 | $52,223 | #9 | $21,229 |
Other Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Credentials at Northwestern University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $25,804 | — | $73,654 |
Other Majors at Northwestern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | $163,740 | $102,998 | #1 of 148 |
| Computer Science | $155,106 | $99,981 | #28 of 349 |
| Applied Mathematics | $148,740 | $94,684 | #4 of 45 |
| Industrial Engineering | $138,720 | $89,811 | #1 of 94 |
| Economics | $126,006 | $84,932 | #21 of 368 |
| Statistics | $122,682 | $77,917 | #7 of 50 |
| Chemical Engineering | $111,040 | $80,709 | #12 of 158 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $108,498 | $82,255 | #2 of 187 |
| Mathematics | $107,072 | $79,530 | #19 of 309 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $102,994 | $68,592 | #19 of 118 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $98,277 | $75,253 | #49 of 318 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | $97,819 | — | #1 of 15 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $93,541 | $52,210 | #2 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $93,180 | — | #7 of 476 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $84,712 | $61,009 | #1 of 24 |
| Journalism | $80,258 | $50,426 | #3 of 187 |
| History | $78,966 | $50,161 | #13 of 459 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $78,752 | $48,558 | #9 of 34 |
| Sociology | $75,267 | $38,402 | #8 of 462 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $74,477 | $58,326 | #30 of 118 |
| Psychology | $73,646 | $44,088 | #14 of 1027 |
| Political Science and Government | $73,231 | $54,737 | #89 of 565 |
| Biology | $71,181 | — | #82 of 841 |
| Psychology | $62,905 | $36,890 | #3 of 9 |
| English Language and Literature | $62,147 | $31,748 | #39 of 576 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $59,372 | $39,012 | #15 of 103 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $54,279 | $35,334 | #56 of 67 |
| Music | $53,875 | $34,823 | #37 of 268 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $51,471 | $24,611 | #65 of 158 |
| Public Health | — | $39,956 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwestern University drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,245 one year after graduating and $49,316 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwestern University rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, Northwestern University ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at Northwestern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% more than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($39,775), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,000.
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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.