Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Otterbein University
Westerville, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Otterbein University graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 71% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Otterbein 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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| 164 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $38,317 | $44,355 | #68 | $20,290 |
| 165 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $38,270 | $34,823 | #213 | $19,231 |
| 166 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $38,107 | $39,448 | #132 | $16,586 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Otterbein University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,188 | $69,287 | #705 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,328 | $44,689 | #367 of 1176 |
| Systems Engineering | — | $63,243 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $62,364 | $30,581 | #62 of 156 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $58,065 | $37,430 | #125 of 178 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $55,364 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $51,006 | $31,207 | #413 of 660 |
| Psychology | $49,090 | $29,604 | #596 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,383 | $38,651 | #371 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,521 | $31,851 | #508 of 610 |
| Biology | $42,619 | $24,341 | #809 of 841 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $41,121 | $19,801 | #32 of 37 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Otterbein University drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $12,546 one year after graduating and $38,023 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Otterbein University rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, Otterbein University ranks #167 by median pay four years after graduation, and #116 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at Otterbein University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($39,775), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,822.
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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.