Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Dean College
Franklin, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Dean College 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 74% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dean College 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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| 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 | — |
| 187 | Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL | $36,506 | $38,856 | #145 | $23,099 |
Other Majors at Dean College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,986 | $39,200 | #671 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,897 | $28,609 | #496 of 610 |
| Psychology | $45,086 | $32,218 | #798 of 1027 |
| Dance | $36,644 | $24,236 | #42 of 58 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $33,485 | — | #43 of 43 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dean College drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,639 one year after graduating and $36,724 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dean College rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, Dean College ranks #184 by median pay four years after graduation, and #229 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at Dean College 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.