Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Bachelor's degree · James Madison University · Harrisonburg, VA

CIP 50.05

$24,306Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,225Median earnings 4 years after
$30,339Median earnings 5 years after
$19,000Median federal debt
63Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at James Madison University earn a median of $24,306 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 $19,000, about 78% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg
$36,557$25,188
George Mason University
Fairfax
$22,984$27,000
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$22,447$20,500
Radford University
Radford
$20,666$24,000
Shenandoah University
Winchester
$17,818$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft graduates from James Madison University make?

The median salary is $24,306 one year after graduation and $30,339 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,000.

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