Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at New York University
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 421 graduates a year
New York University graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New York 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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| 88 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $42,455 | $38,631 | #148 | $18,182 |
| 89 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $42,438 | $40,537 | #117 | $26,751 |
| 90 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $42,362 | $43,070 | #81 | $28,236 |
| 91 | New York University New York, NY | $42,348 | $40,307 | #119 | $20,916 |
| 92 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $42,301 | $43,008 | #83 | — |
| 93 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $42,195 | $41,456 | #104 | — |
| 94 | Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | $42,092 | $42,808 | #86 | $17,150 |
Other Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Credentials at New York University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,742 | $58,054 | $97,383 |
Other Majors at New York University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New York University drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,916 one year after graduating and $42,348 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New York University rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, New York University ranks #91 by median pay four years after graduation, and #119 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at New York University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($39,775), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,411.
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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.
