Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Bachelor's degree · Wayne State University · Detroit, MI

CIP 50.05

$18,750Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$32,525Median earnings 4 years after
$33,158Median earnings 5 years after
$21,853Median federal debt
21Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Wayne State University earn a median of $18,750 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 $21,853, about 117% 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
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
$17,962$27,000
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 Wayne State University make?

The median salary is $18,750 one year after graduation and $33,158 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,853.

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