Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at The New School
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 70 graduates a year
The New School graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The New School 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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| 146 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $39,442 | $41,587 | #101 | $15,579 |
| 147 | Boston University Boston, MA | $39,322 | $34,627 | #214 | $21,508 |
| 148 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $39,248 | $34,447 | #215 | $18,474 |
| 149 | The New School New York, NY | $39,248 | $37,356 | #180 | $17,113 |
| 150 | Belhaven University Jackson, MS | $39,109 | $47,451 | #29 | $19,931 |
| 151 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $39,087 | $39,752 | #126 | $17,203 |
| 152 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $39,023 | $35,508 | #204 | $19,673 |
Other Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Credentials at The New School
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $25,556 | $51,836 | $103,045 |
Other Majors at The New School by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $75,792 | $29,550 | #13 of 54 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $74,936 | $37,743 | #1 of 43 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $64,018 | $32,169 | #21 of 158 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $62,976 | $27,701 | #60 of 476 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $56,838 | $24,804 | #110 of 299 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $53,917 | $27,652 | #54 of 87 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,489 | $22,365 | #460 of 660 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $48,557 | $21,523 | #49 of 144 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $42,798 | $20,967 | #178 of 423 |
| Literature | $42,674 | $25,618 | #7 of 8 |
| Psychology | $38,181 | $34,033 | #996 of 1027 |
| Music | $32,930 | $12,109 | #250 of 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The New School drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,113 one year after graduating and $39,248 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The New School rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, The New School ranks #149 by median pay four years after graduation, and #180 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at The New School worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($39,775), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.