Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Bachelor's degree · Sam Houston State University · Huntsville, TX

CIP 50.05

$21,858Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$36,389Median earnings 4 years after
$42,548Median earnings 5 years after
$21,114Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Sam Houston State University earn a median of $21,858 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 $21,114, about 97% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$33,261$25,711
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches
$29,945$24,114
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
$28,933$23,250
University of North Texas
Denton
$28,236$23,295
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio
$27,295—
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington
$26,474$18,833
Texas State University
San Marcos
$26,045$19,500
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi
$25,050$22,658
West Texas A & M University
Canyon
$25,036$19,250
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
$23,831$22,000
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
$21,221$27,000
Baylor University
Waco
$20,267$24,130
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg
$16,706$11,002
Saint Edward's University
Austin
$15,925$26,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $21,858 one year after graduation and $42,548 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,114.

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