Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Western Oregon University graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Western Oregon 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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| 238 | Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL | $31,172 | $30,626 | #241 | $19,490 |
| 239 | Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR | $31,155 | $36,714 | #191 | $18,350 |
| 240 | Viterbo University La Crosse, WI | $31,051 | $32,310 | #231 | $19,930 |
| 241 | Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | $31,048 | $31,231 | #235 | — |
| 242 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $30,864 | $37,448 | #178 | — |
| 243 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $30,524 | $27,775 | #251 | $21,638 |
| 244 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $30,451 | $32,496 | #228 | $21,685 |
Other Majors at Western Oregon University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $90,324 | $51,703 | #198 of 459 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,363 | $40,289 | #142 of 660 |
| Business/Commerce | $59,599 | $42,281 | #208 of 271 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,761 | $44,845 | #101 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,540 | $32,249 | #270 of 610 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $53,550 | $31,893 | #123 of 207 |
| Public Health | $52,452 | $35,701 | #149 of 215 |
| Psychology | $52,407 | $34,038 | #380 of 1027 |
| Social Sciences | $51,921 | $34,245 | #47 of 87 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,630 | $37,600 | #453 of 660 |
| American Sign Language | $48,295 | $31,576 | #6 of 20 |
| Education | $46,042 | $43,879 | #51 of 71 |
| Biology | $45,268 | $25,726 | #785 of 841 |
| Information Science/Studies | — | $39,320 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $30,437 | $31,917 | #407 of 423 |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $23,583 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Oregon University drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn $31,048 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Oregon University rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, Western Oregon University ranks #241 by median pay four years after graduation, and #235 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at Western Oregon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($39,775).
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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.