Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft bachelor's degree programs in Illinois
Compare 14 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Illinois
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign · $20,500 federal debt$49,3232Northwestern UniversityEvanston · $17,000 federal debt$49,3163North Central CollegeNaperville · $21,000 federal debt$46,6054DePaul UniversityChicago · $26,348 federal debt$44,0955Loyola University ChicagoChicago · $22,625 federal debt$42,1956Illinois State UniversityNormal · $24,246 federal debt$40,2587Columbia College ChicagoChicago · $26,977 federal debt$39,9868Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale · $23,500 federal debt$39,9269Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville · $26,010 federal debt$39,69810Millikin UniversityDecatur · $27,000 federal debt$38,666
CAREER CONTEXT IN IL
What related occupations pay in Illinois
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1121Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $62,960
- Middle 50% wage range
- $47,230–$85,620
- State employment
- 4,170
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 8,000
27-2012Producers and Directors
- State median wage
- $81,080
- Middle 50% wage range
- $58,790–$106,320
- State employment
- 3,170
- Projected growth
- +4.0%
- Annual openings
- 12,100
27-3043Writers and Authors
- State median wage
- $68,220
- Middle 50% wage range
- $43,440–$97,280
- State employment
- 2,640
- Projected growth
- -0.3%
- Annual openings
- 11,900
27-2032Choreographers
- State median wage
- $34,560
- Middle 50% wage range
- $31,200–$35,890
- State employment
- 30
- Projected growth
- +3.1%
- Annual openings
- 600
27-2041Music Directors and Composers
- State median wage
- $49,270
- Middle 50% wage range
- $37,470–$65,520
- State employment
- Not reported
- Projected growth
- +1.2%
- Annual openings
- 4,200
39-3092Costume Attendants
- State median wage
- $49,170
- Middle 50% wage range
- $38,350–$57,930
- State employment
- 140
- Projected growth
- +5.9%
- Annual openings
- 1,700
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Illinois; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Champaign | $49,323 | $20,500 |
| 2 | Northwestern University | Evanston | $49,316 | $17,000 |
| 3 | North Central College | Naperville | $46,605 | $21,000 |
| 4 | DePaul University | Chicago | $44,095 | $26,348 |
| 5 | Loyola University Chicago | Chicago | $42,195 | $22,625 |
| 6 | Illinois State University | Normal | $40,258 | $24,246 |
| 7 | Columbia College Chicago | Chicago | $39,986 | $26,977 |
| 8 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Carbondale | $39,926 | $23,500 |
| 9 | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Edwardsville | $39,698 | $26,010 |
| 10 | Millikin University | Decatur | $38,666 | $27,000 |
| 11 | Roosevelt University | Chicago | $37,748 | $26,000 |
| 12 | University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago | $36,792 | $21,238 |
| 13 | Northern Illinois University | Dekalb | $36,777 | $27,000 |
| 14 | Illinois Wesleyan University | Bloomington | $31,172 | $27,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft in Illinois
What do Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft bachelor's degree graduates earn in Illinois?
Across 14 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $39,926 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $24,246 among the 14 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Illinois colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.