Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Bachelor's degree · University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at University of Southern California earn a median of $21,473 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $39,775 four years after graduating (middle half: $25,491–$55,399). Median debt is $12,000, about 56% of first-year earnings.
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's College of California Moraga | $38,160 | $27,000 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson | $25,920 | $13,329 |
| Chapman University Orange | $24,644 | $22,500 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $23,004 | $17,940 |
| California State University-Sacramento Sacramento | $23,000 | $16,396 |
| California Institute of the Arts Valencia | $22,673 | $27,000 |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $22,610 | $15,012 |
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles | $21,869 | $20,000 |
| University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz | $21,638 | $19,500 |
| Academy of Art University San Francisco | $20,798 | $30,666 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $20,538 | $15,000 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | $20,503 | $16,667 |
| University of California-Irvine Irvine | $20,461 | $16,201 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $19,673 | $16,825 |
| University of California-Davis Davis | $19,398 | $13,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft graduates from University of Southern California make?
The median salary is $21,473 one year after graduation and $30,649 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.