Bachelor's-8% vs national median186 grads tracked
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Old Dominion University
Ranked 166th of 216 bachelor's programs in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$26,312
middle 50%: $20,448 – $36,296
Median · 5 years out
$39,769
middle 50%: $27,525 – $54,144
Median · 10 years out
$59,055
middle 50%: $46,435 – $72,071
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
Old Dominion University Drama graduates earn a median salary of $26k in their first year. Ten-year median pay increases to $59k.
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
10.2 yrs
≈ $12,999 total interest
Same major at other universities
Minnesota State University, Mankato
$39,919 · 5 yrs out
Valdosta State University
$39,851 · 5 yrs out
Northern Illinois University
$39,842 · 5 yrs out
Appalachian State University
$39,827 · 5 yrs out
Western Illinois University
$39,818 · 5 yrs out
Coastal Carolina University
$39,776 · 5 yrs out
SUNY Buffalo State University
$39,752 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$39,679 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$39,618 · 5 yrs out
North Greenville University
$39,425 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$39,249 · 5 yrs out
Georgia State University
$39,242 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Old Dominion University
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$151,312 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$135,920 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$130,386 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$121,462 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$120,138 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$109,693 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$103,676 · 5 yrs out
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$102,191 · 5 yrs out
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$99,492 · 5 yrs out
Social Sciences (Doctorate)
$99,192 · 5 yrs out
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$96,971 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$94,671 · 5 yrs out