Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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

CIP 50.05

$44,742Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,054Median earnings 4 years after
$59,636Median earnings 5 years after
$97,383Median federal debt
121Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at New York University earn a median of $44,742 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 $97,383, about 218% 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
CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn
$38,598$41,000
The New School
New York
$25,556$103,045
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York
$20,935$131,963
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 New York University make?

The median salary is $44,742 one year after graduation and $59,636 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $97,383.

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