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Bachelor's-12% vs national median138 grads tracked

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at University of Central Missouri

Ranked 186th of 216 bachelor's programs in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$26,096
middle 50%: $19,851 – $35,391
Median · 5 years out
$37,867
middle 50%: $27,237 – $48,030
Median · 10 years out
$51,223
middle 50%: $36,980 – $68,521

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 Central Missouri's bachelor's program in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft earn a median $26,096 one year after graduating, rising to $51,223 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 12% below the national median of $43,047 for this field, ranking 186th 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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Paid off in
11 yrs
≈ $13,847 total interest

Same major at other universities

Grambling State University
$38,842 · 5 yrs out
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
$38,814 · 5 yrs out
St. Cloud State University
$38,692 · 5 yrs out
University of Wyoming
$38,554 · 5 yrs out
University of Southern Indiana
$38,279 · 5 yrs out
Columbus State University
$37,984 · 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
Indiana State University
$37,446 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Missouri State University
$37,361 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Central Missouri

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$110,672 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$100,565 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$100,331 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$87,964 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$86,140 · 5 yrs out
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Bachelor's)
$83,907 · 5 yrs out
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$83,310 · 5 yrs out
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General (Bachelor's)
$82,831 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$82,440 · 5 yrs out
Transportation and Materials Moving (Master's)
$80,947 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$80,441 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$79,021 · 5 yrs out

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