Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Arcadia University
Glenside, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Arcadia University graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 69% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Arcadia 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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| 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 |
| 153 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $38,914 | $43,691 | #73 | $17,272 |
| 154 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $38,865 | $39,514 | #131 | $16,706 |
Other Majors at Arcadia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $86,116 | $50,672 | #225 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,901 | $46,846 | #379 of 796 |
| Biology | $73,377 | $40,110 | #62 of 841 |
| Mathematics | $66,995 | — | #191 of 309 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $59,441 | $38,581 | #136 of 275 |
| International Business | $58,788 | $40,659 | #104 of 115 |
| History | $56,331 | — | #111 of 459 |
| Psychology | $55,517 | $29,772 | #224 of 1027 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $53,307 | $30,872 | #56 of 87 |
| Criminology | $47,772 | $33,823 | #102 of 113 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,802 | — | #487 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,740 | $27,061 | #625 of 660 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $37,489 | $22,389 | #310 of 423 |
| Sociology | — | $36,919 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $27,390 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Arcadia University drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,203 one year after graduating and $39,087 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Arcadia University rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, Arcadia University ranks #151 by median pay four years after graduation, and #126 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at Arcadia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($39,775), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.