Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Suffolk University
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Suffolk University graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Suffolk 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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| 65 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $43,957 | $40,027 | #122 | $22,447 |
| 66 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $43,916 | $46,304 | #40 | $17,962 |
| 67 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $43,904 | $41,788 | #100 | $18,671 |
| 68 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $43,553 | $38,353 | #154 | $23,189 |
| 69 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $43,329 | $46,458 | #37 | $25,083 |
| 70 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $43,240 | $39,346 | #135 | $17,524 |
| 71 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $43,082 | $46,219 | #42 | $23,748 |
Other Majors at Suffolk University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $90,090 | $55,914 | #107 of 452 |
| Information Science/Studies | $86,406 | $56,780 | #68 of 148 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,396 | $59,704 | #157 of 796 |
| Political Science and Government | $73,484 | $44,845 | #87 of 565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,855 | $52,803 | #319 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $71,855 | $44,424 | #159 of 516 |
| Economics | $70,886 | — | #260 of 368 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $70,274 | $44,354 | #12 of 39 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $68,752 | $44,884 | #21 of 67 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $67,779 | $37,935 | #29 of 207 |
| Biology | $67,377 | $42,852 | #138 of 841 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $66,709 | $44,863 | #64 of 178 |
| Sociology | $61,032 | $37,802 | #75 of 462 |
| Computer Science | — | $60,259 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | $60,159 | $47,415 | #79 of 299 |
| Journalism | $57,220 | $33,628 | #81 of 187 |
| Psychology | $54,117 | $38,020 | #294 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,398 | — | #376 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | $38,139 | $41,252 | #8 of 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Suffolk University drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,189 one year after graduating and $43,553 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Suffolk University rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, Suffolk University ranks #68 by median pay four years after graduation, and #154 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at Suffolk University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more 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.