Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 106 graduates a year
Muhlenberg College graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Muhlenberg College 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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| 91 | New York University New York, NY | $42,348 | $40,307 | #119 | $20,916 |
| 92 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $42,301 | $43,008 | #83 | — |
| 93 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $42,195 | $41,456 | #104 | — |
| 94 | Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | $42,092 | $42,808 | #86 | $17,150 |
| 95 | CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY | $41,880 | $39,861 | #125 | $14,799 |
| 96 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $41,812 | $38,046 | #162 | $20,538 |
| 97 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | $41,773 | $42,471 | #89 | $25,050 |
Other Majors at Muhlenberg College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $105,494 | $68,852 | #32 of 796 |
| Mathematics | $100,869 | — | #24 of 309 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $94,403 | $61,304 | #87 of 452 |
| Economics | $93,760 | $59,122 | #89 of 368 |
| Biology | $83,215 | $27,005 | #14 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,360 | $56,434 | #172 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,540 | $25,058 | #169 of 565 |
| Psychology | $60,778 | $24,828 | #87 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,473 | $29,950 | #204 of 660 |
| Dance | $56,503 | $26,415 | #3 of 58 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,161 | $17,062 | #499 of 576 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $29,250 | — |
| Public Health | — | $20,900 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Muhlenberg College drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,150 one year after graduating and $42,092 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Muhlenberg College rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, Muhlenberg College ranks #94 by median pay four years after graduation, and #86 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at Muhlenberg College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more 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.