Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Bachelor's degree · University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee · Milwaukee, WI

CIP 50.05

$20,455Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$39,452Median earnings 4 years after
$35,227Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
25Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee earn a median of $20,455 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 $27,000, about 132% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Carthage College
Kenosha
$28,727—
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha
$25,306$24,397
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater
$24,412$27,625
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point
$20,903$25,000
Viterbo University
La Crosse
$19,930$22,814

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee make?

The median salary is $20,455 one year after graduation and $35,227 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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