Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 64 graduates a year
Carnegie Mellon University graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Carnegie Mellon 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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| 125 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $40,118 | $36,505 | #194 | — |
| 126 | Marymount Manhattan College New York, NY | $40,086 | $38,154 | #160 | $19,562 |
| 127 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $40,085 | $46,412 | #38 | $17,964 |
| 128 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $40,073 | $40,755 | #114 | $32,967 |
| 129 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $40,033 | $41,550 | #103 | $22,429 |
| 130 | Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL | $39,986 | $39,286 | #136 | $17,929 |
| 131 | SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY | $39,974 | $38,047 | #161 | $18,090 |
Other Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Credentials at Carnegie Mellon University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $21,814 | $52,930 | $79,859 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Carnegie Mellon University drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,967 one year after graduating and $40,073 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Carnegie Mellon University rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, Carnegie Mellon University ranks #128 by median pay four years after graduation, and #114 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at Carnegie Mellon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($39,775), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.