Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
West Virginia University graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How West Virginia 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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| 110 | California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA | $41,192 | $37,482 | #177 | $22,673 |
| 111 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $41,108 | $44,115 | #71 | $18,154 |
| 112 | Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC | $40,948 | $45,405 | #58 | $20,600 |
| 113 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $40,942 | $48,437 | #24 | — |
| 114 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $40,773 | $37,101 | #181 | $20,461 |
| 115 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $40,616 | $37,358 | #179 | $24,258 |
| 116 | Shenandoah University Winchester, VA | $40,457 | $36,840 | #187 | $17,818 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia University drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn $40,942 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia University rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, West Virginia University ranks #113 by median pay four years after graduation, and #24 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at West Virginia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% 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.