Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Bachelor's degree · New York University · New York, NY

CIP 50.05

$20,916Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,348Median earnings 4 years after
$31,599Median earnings 5 years after
$21,411Median federal debt
421Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at New York University earn a median of $20,916 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 $21,411, about 102% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Manhattan School of Music
New York
$29,400$26,596
University at Buffalo
Buffalo
$25,810$22,500
CUNY Hunter College
New York
$25,059—
Nazareth University
Rochester
$23,511$27,000
SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam
$22,873$26,208
State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz
$21,800$19,875
Syracuse University
Syracuse
$20,988$27,000
CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn
$20,645—
SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia
$20,453$27,000
State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego
$19,673$25,520
SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo
$19,608$20,152
Marymount Manhattan College
New York
$19,562$27,000
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie
$19,339$20,000
Binghamton University
Vestal
$18,920$19,500
SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta
$18,740$21,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft graduates from New York University make?

The median salary is $20,916 one year after graduation and $31,599 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,411.

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