Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Chattanooga State Community College

Chattanooga, TN · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

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Median pay 1 year after graduating
$26,274
Median pay 4 years after graduating
$31,337
National median for this major (4 yrs)
#7 of 7
Rank by pay
#6 of 7
Rank, wage-adjusted
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Median federal debt

Chattanooga State Community College graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.

How Chattanooga State Community College Compares for Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

All 7 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.

#College4 yrs afterWage-adjustedAdj. rank1 yr after
1Portland Actors Conservatory Portland, OR$35,889$36,100#1—
2Circle in the Square Theatre School New York, NY$32,905$31,319#2—
3National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts Washington, DC$32,842$28,778#5—
4American Musical and Dramatic Academy New York, NY$31,701$30,173#3$17,382
5American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York New York, NY$30,757$29,274#4$14,335
6New York Film Academy Burbank, CA$28,809$26,214#7$15,355
7Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN$26,274$28,702#6—

Other Majors at Chattanooga State Community College by Graduate Pay

Major4 yrs after1 yr afterRank in major
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians$63,366$54,588#30 of 55
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$57,020$53,180#143 of 290
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$55,124$36,350#408 of 757
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)$54,846$40,038#59 of 226
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers$54,576$41,936#86 of 152
Precision Metal Working$50,184$39,664#140 of 365
Ground Transportation$42,911$48,579#87 of 103
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$41,096$35,028#265 of 319
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$38,622$25,150#150 of 637
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$37,361$24,731#36 of 46
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services$35,282$32,603#44 of 104
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions—$31,590—
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$25,704$18,593#564 of 1025
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services$24,429$16,517#166 of 199

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Chattanooga State Community College drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?

Graduates earn $26,274 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How does Chattanooga State Community College rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?

Among 7 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, Chattanooga State Community College ranks #7 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.

Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at Chattanooga State Community College worth it?

Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($31,337).

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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.