Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Bachelor's degree · Missouri State University-Springfield · Springfield, MO

CIP 50.05

$22,369Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$37,959Median earnings 4 years after
$37,897Median earnings 5 years after
$22,500Median federal debt
26Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Missouri State University-Springfield earn a median of $22,369 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 $22,500, about 101% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph
$26,929—
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles
$25,083$27,000
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg
$18,403—
Stephens College
Columbia
$16,476$27,000
Webster University
Saint Louis
$13,182$26,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield make?

The median salary is $22,369 one year after graduation and $37,897 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,500.

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