Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Bachelor's degree · Southern Methodist University · Dallas, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Southern Methodist University earn a median of $23,831 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 $22,000, about 92% of first-year earnings.
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (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 |
| Sam Houston State University Huntsville | $21,858 | $21,114 |
| 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 Southern Methodist University make?
The median salary is $23,831 one year after graduation and $34,577 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.