Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · Master's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Missouri-Kansas City Compares for Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
All 41 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 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY | $77,516 | $73,779 | #2 | — |
| 2 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $70,605 | $75,079 | #1 | $64,954 |
| 3 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $67,588 | $61,501 | #8 | — |
| 4 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $64,923 | $61,793 | #7 | $38,598 |
| 5 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $62,924 | $63,975 | #4 | — |
| 6 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $62,281 | $63,322 | #5 | $61,314 |
| 7 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $59,013 | $53,698 | #16 | — |
| 8 | Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | $58,972 | $53,699 | #15 | $43,319 |
| 9 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $58,724 | $62,504 | #6 | $32,286 |
| 10 | New York University New York, NY | $58,054 | $55,255 | #11 | $44,742 |
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| 26 | Hollins University Roanoke, VA | $50,189 | $45,702 | #33 | — |
| 27 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $49,771 | $50,603 | #23 | $43,430 |
| 28 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $49,640 | $52,340 | #19 | $30,387 |
| 29 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $49,306 | $52,866 | #17 | $24,273 |
| 30 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $49,302 | $50,141 | #24 | — |
| 31 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $48,879 | $49,696 | #26 | — |
| 32 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $48,041 | $43,714 | #34 | $14,358 |
Other Majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $222,572 | $205,030 | #2 of 14 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $139,097 | $121,441 | #63 of 432 |
| Business/Commerce | $119,601 | $93,486 | #23 of 75 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $111,394 | $85,041 | #52 of 62 |
| Civil Engineering | $96,926 | $74,296 | #40 of 81 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,632 | $64,776 | #246 of 349 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $68,495 | $49,343 | #255 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $63,768 | — | #127 of 285 |
| Social Work | $63,357 | $50,723 | #129 of 279 |
| Public Administration | $60,493 | $49,846 | #222 of 243 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $60,253 | $46,957 | #123 of 302 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $55,978 | $52,217 | #154 of 190 |
| Music | $47,852 | $32,932 | #49 of 98 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Missouri-Kansas City drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,273 one year after graduating and $49,306 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Missouri-Kansas City rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 41 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, University of Missouri-Kansas City ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at University of Missouri-Kansas City worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($49,978).
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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.