Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Texas State University
San Marcos, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 168 graduates a year
Texas State University graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Texas 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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| 19 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $48,781 | $49,596 | #16 | $33,261 |
| 20 | University of North Carolina School of the Arts Winston Salem, NC | $48,664 | $52,223 | #9 | $21,229 |
| 21 | Manhattanville College Purchase, NY | $48,629 | $46,285 | #41 | — |
| 22 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $48,502 | $49,312 | #18 | $26,045 |
| 23 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $48,179 | $51,658 | #12 | $18,403 |
| 24 | Saint Edward's University Austin, TX | $47,974 | $48,775 | #20 | $15,925 |
| 25 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $47,945 | $45,634 | #57 | $18,920 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas State University drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,045 one year after graduating and $48,502 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas State University rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, Texas State University ranks #22 by median pay four years after graduation, and #18 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at Texas State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($39,775), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.