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Bachelor's-13% vs national median103 grads tracked

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Indiana State University

Ranked 191st of 216 bachelor's programs in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$25,181
middle 50%: $20,207 – $29,704
Median · 5 years out
$37,446
middle 50%: $29,607 – $47,460
Median · 10 years out
$45,751
middle 50%: $34,188 – $69,154

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Indiana State University's bachelor's program in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft earn a median $25,181 one year after graduating, rising to $45,751 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 13% below the national median of $43,047 for this field, ranking 191st of 216 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
11.7 yrs
≈ $14,563 total interest

Same major at other universities

Columbus State University
$37,984 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Missouri
$37,867 · 5 yrs out
University of Southern Maine
$37,592 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Saint Louis
$37,592 · 5 yrs out
Youngstown State University
$37,592 · 5 yrs out
Emory & Henry College
$37,592 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Missouri State University
$37,361 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University Fort Wayne
$37,285 · 5 yrs out
Young Harris College
$37,247 · 5 yrs out
Shenandoah University
$37,225 · 5 yrs out
Ferrum College
$37,132 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina - Charlotte
$37,002 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Indiana State University

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Doctorate)
$117,477 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$115,366 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$110,315 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$108,739 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$107,762 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$107,544 · 5 yrs out
Physics (Bachelor's)
$91,987 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$86,224 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$85,293 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$84,375 · 5 yrs out
Engineering-Related Fields (Bachelor's)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$81,500 · 5 yrs out

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