Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Bachelor's degree · Appalachian State University · Boone, NC

CIP 50.05

$20,256Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,986Median earnings 4 years after
$28,084Median earnings 5 years after
$23,750Median federal debt
29Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Appalachian State University earn a median of $20,256 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 $23,750, about 117% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
$26,457$15,827
Elon University
Elon
$24,345—
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
$21,824$24,722
East Carolina University
Greenville
$21,295$27,000
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Winston Salem
$21,229$23,500
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro
$20,996$25,500
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington
$20,450$25,000
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
$18,154$24,000
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
$18,052$21,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft graduates from Appalachian State University make?

The median salary is $20,256 one year after graduation and $28,084 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,750.

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