Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Adelphi University
Garden City, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Adelphi University graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Adelphi 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 | — |
| … | |||||
| 167 | Otterbein University Westerville, OH | $38,023 | $40,576 | #116 | $12,546 |
| 168 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $37,959 | $40,700 | #115 | $22,369 |
| 169 | Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | $37,748 | $37,087 | #182 | $21,001 |
| 170 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $37,630 | $35,816 | #203 | $14,867 |
| 171 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $37,507 | $39,028 | #140 | $20,903 |
| 172 | Ohio State University-Lima Campus Lima, OH | $37,445 | $39,959 | #123 | $23,920 |
| 173 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $37,445 | $39,959 | #124 | $23,920 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Adelphi University drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $14,867 one year after graduating and $37,630 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Adelphi University rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, Adelphi University ranks #170 by median pay four years after graduation, and #203 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at Adelphi University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($39,775), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,125.
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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.