Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
University of New Orleans graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 68% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of New Orleans 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 | — |
| … | |||||
| 247 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $30,074 | $30,576 | #242 | $28,933 |
| 248 | Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | $29,679 | $26,047 | #252 | — |
| 249 | Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | $29,142 | $33,079 | #224 | $17,997 |
| 250 | University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $28,807 | $33,346 | #222 | $21,504 |
| 251 | The University of Tampa Tampa, FL | $28,709 | $30,557 | #243 | $17,196 |
| 252 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $28,062 | $30,655 | #240 | — |
| 253 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $26,782 | $25,383 | #253 | $21,047 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of New Orleans drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,504 one year after graduating and $28,807 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of New Orleans rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, University of New Orleans ranks #250 by median pay four years after graduation, and #222 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at University of New Orleans worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($39,775), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.