Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Bachelor's degree · Central Michigan University · Mount Pleasant, MI

CIP 50.05

$17,962Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,916Median earnings 4 years after
$37,001Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
14Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Central Michigan University earn a median of $17,962 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 $27,000, about 150% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
$21,585$26,731
Wayne State University
Detroit
$18,750$21,853
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$17,577$20,379
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$17,328$22,185
Oakland University
Rochester Hills
$15,579$26,678

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $17,962 one year after graduation and $37,001 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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