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Bachelor's-3% vs national median63 grads tracked

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at University of Massachusetts at Boston

Ranked 120th of 216 bachelor's programs in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$28,703
middle 50%: $20,435 – $42,853
Median · 5 years out
$41,695
middle 50%: $28,103 – $67,887
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

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 University of Massachusetts at Boston's bachelor's program in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft earn a median $28,703 one year after graduating, rising to $41,695 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 3% below the national median of $43,047 for this field, ranking 120th 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.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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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
11.2 yrs
≈ $13,062 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Northern Colorado
$42,181 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
$42,016 · 5 yrs out
Miami University
$41,857 · 5 yrs out
University of Northern Iowa
$41,775 · 5 yrs out
Central Connecticut State University
$41,766 · 5 yrs out
Colorado Mesa University
$41,695 · 5 yrs out
Utah Valley University
$41,695 · 5 yrs out
Winthrop University
$41,610 · 5 yrs out
Wright State University
$41,591 · 5 yrs out
College of Charleston
$41,435 · 5 yrs out
Fayetteville State University
$41,424 · 5 yrs out
Fairmont State University
$41,424 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Massachusetts at Boston

Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$161,007 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$161,007 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$137,588 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$132,649 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$122,667 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$113,002 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$99,939 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$99,939 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$97,005 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$97,005 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Master's)
$93,589 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Master's)
$92,187 · 5 yrs out

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