Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Master's degree · Northwestern University · Evanston, IL

CIP 50.05

$25,804Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$22,753Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$73,654Median federal debt
28Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Northwestern University earn a median of $25,804 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $49,978 four years after graduating (middle half: $29,233–$69,322). Median debt is $73,654, about 285% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
$26,539—
DePaul University
Chicago
$25,163$87,842
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb
$19,278—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft graduates from Northwestern University make?

The median salary is $25,804 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $73,654.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.