Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at George Mason University
Fairfax, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
George Mason University graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How George Mason 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 | — |
| … | |||||
| 39 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $45,692 | $45,961 | #44 | $25,352 |
| 40 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $45,677 | $43,475 | #75 | $25,810 |
| 41 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $45,671 | $48,611 | #21 | $24,732 |
| 42 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $45,656 | $41,574 | #102 | $22,984 |
| 43 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $45,504 | $41,914 | #98 | $24,830 |
| 44 | Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE | $45,420 | $46,943 | #34 | $23,649 |
| 45 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $45,225 | $41,181 | #105 | $24,306 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do George Mason University drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,984 one year after graduating and $45,656 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does George Mason University rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, George Mason University ranks #42 by median pay four years after graduation, and #102 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at George Mason University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% 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.