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Bachelor's-18% vs national median68 grads tracked

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at University of Akron (The)

Ranked 207th of 216 bachelor's programs in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$31,317
middle 50%: $20,253 – $44,978
Median · 5 years out
$35,145
middle 50%: $26,921 – $44,098
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 Akron (The)'s bachelor's program in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft earn a median $31,317 one year after graduating, rising to $35,145 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 18% below the national median of $43,047 for this field, ranking 207th 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
13.1 yrs
≈ $14,895 total interest

Same major at other universities

Western Carolina University
$36,560 · 5 yrs out
Cleveland State University
$35,986 · 5 yrs out
Roanoke College
$35,666 · 5 yrs out
Sweet Briar College
$35,298 · 5 yrs out
Regent University
$35,233 · 5 yrs out
Hollins University
$35,184 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
$35,091 · 5 yrs out
Adams State University
$34,840 · 5 yrs out
College of Saint Benedict
$34,840 · 5 yrs out
Lewis University
$34,351 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - South Bend
$32,883 · 5 yrs out
Furman University
$32,743 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Akron (The)

Engineering (Doctorate)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Master's)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$115,783 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$114,191 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$105,772 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$103,152 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$102,091 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$100,614 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Certificate)
$97,031 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Certificate)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$96,175 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,609 · 5 yrs out

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