Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Central Washington University graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 72% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central Washington 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 | — |
| … | |||||
| 222 | Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA | $33,965 | $35,161 | #208 | — |
| 223 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $33,962 | $37,659 | #169 | $16,862 |
| 224 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $33,896 | $36,078 | #201 | $20,113 |
| 225 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $33,800 | $31,089 | #238 | $24,674 |
| 226 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ | $33,749 | $29,621 | #247 | $16,666 |
| 227 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ | $33,749 | $29,621 | #248 | $16,666 |
| 228 | SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY | $33,581 | $31,962 | #232 | $22,873 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Washington University drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,674 one year after graduating and $33,800 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Washington University rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, Central Washington University ranks #225 by median pay four years after graduation, and #238 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at Central Washington University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($39,775), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,500.
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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.