Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Bachelor's degree · Emerson College · Boston, MA

CIP 50.05

$19,560Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,760Median earnings 4 years after
$33,947Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
102Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Emerson College earn a median of $19,560 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 $25,000, about 128% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Dean College
Franklin
$29,639$27,000
Suffolk University
Boston
$23,189$27,000
Boston University
Boston
$21,508$26,849

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft graduates from Emerson College make?

The median salary is $19,560 one year after graduation and $33,947 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

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