Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Western Carolina University graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 72% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Carolina 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 | — |
| … | |||||
| 214 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA | $34,674 | $35,264 | #207 | $17,055 |
| 215 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $34,667 | $36,899 | #186 | $16,561 |
| 216 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $34,552 | $32,313 | #230 | $28,172 |
| 217 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $34,516 | $37,041 | #184 | $21,824 |
| 218 | Ohio Northern University Ada, OH | $34,445 | $36,758 | #190 | $19,167 |
| 219 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $34,320 | $31,229 | #236 | $18,082 |
| 220 | Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | $34,283 | $32,630 | #227 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Carolina University drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,824 one year after graduating and $34,516 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Carolina University rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, Western Carolina University ranks #217 by median pay four years after graduation, and #184 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at Western Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($39,775), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,722.
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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.