Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Old Dominion University graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Old Dominion 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 | — |
| … | |||||
| 155 | Millikin University Decatur, IL | $38,666 | $37,989 | #163 | $24,013 |
| 156 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $38,597 | $33,876 | #218 | $18,558 |
| 157 | Drew University Madison, NJ | $38,562 | $33,845 | #219 | $13,710 |
| 158 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $38,537 | $35,091 | #210 | — |
| 159 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $38,487 | $38,714 | #146 | $20,668 |
| 160 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $38,475 | $43,565 | #74 | $20,937 |
| 161 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $38,440 | $41,992 | #95 | $19,055 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Old Dominion University drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn $38,537 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Old Dominion University rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, Old Dominion University ranks #158 by median pay four years after graduation, and #210 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at Old Dominion University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($39,775), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.