Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Michigan State University graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Michigan State 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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| 73 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $43,046 | $44,561 | #64 | $20,762 |
| 74 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $42,954 | $45,719 | #47 | $23,708 |
| 75 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $42,870 | $40,092 | #121 | $28,901 |
| 76 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $42,820 | $45,149 | #60 | $17,328 |
| 77 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $42,796 | $45,670 | #51 | $15,602 |
| 78 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $42,796 | $45,670 | #52 | $15,602 |
| 79 | Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH | $42,796 | $45,670 | #53 | $15,602 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Michigan State University drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,328 one year after graduating and $42,820 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Michigan State University rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, Michigan State University ranks #76 by median pay four years after graduation, and #60 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at Michigan State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($39,775), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,185.
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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.