Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Master's degree · Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY

CIP 50.05

$20,935Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,723Median earnings 4 years after
$36,696Median earnings 5 years after
$131,963Median federal debt
63Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Columbia University in the City of New York earn a median of $20,935 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 $131,963, about 630% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
New York University
New York
$44,742$97,383
CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn
$38,598$41,000
The New School
New York
$25,556$103,045
Pace University
New York
$19,232$146,432

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York make?

The median salary is $20,935 one year after graduation and $36,696 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $131,963.

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