Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
Sam Houston State University graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Sam Houston State 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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| 188 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $36,457 | $37,066 | #183 | $26,474 |
| 189 | Kent State University at Trumbull Warren, OH | $36,429 | $38,875 | #143 | $24,565 |
| 190 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $36,429 | $38,875 | #144 | $24,565 |
| 191 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $36,389 | $36,997 | #185 | $21,858 |
| 192 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $36,348 | $38,995 | #142 | $27,010 |
| 193 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $36,251 | $38,685 | #147 | $16,055 |
| 194 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA | $36,229 | $41,938 | #96 | $16,973 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Sam Houston State University drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,858 one year after graduating and $36,389 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Sam Houston State University rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, Sam Houston State University ranks #191 by median pay four years after graduation, and #185 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at Sam Houston State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($39,775), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,114.
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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.