Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft bachelor's degree programs in Michigan
Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Michigan
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor · $20,798 federal debt$45,8882Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo · $26,950 federal debt$44,6943Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant · $28,000 federal debt$43,9164Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing · $22,250 federal debt$42,8205Oakland UniversityRochester Hills · $26,678 federal debt$39,4426Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti · $27,492 federal debt$36,6217Wayne State UniversityDetroit · $24,847 federal debt$32,525
CAREER CONTEXT IN MI
What related occupations pay in Michigan
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
- $82,990
- Middle 50% wage range
- $62,100–$107,610
- State employment
- 2,410
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 8,000
27-2012Producers and Directors
- State median wage
- $65,720
- Middle 50% wage range
- $49,900–$94,590
- State employment
- 2,310
- Projected growth
- +4.0%
- Annual openings
- 12,100
27-1022Fashion Designers
- State median wage
- $63,430
- Middle 50% wage range
- $53,220–$84,160
- State employment
- 40
- Projected growth
- +0.1%
- Annual openings
- 2,500
27-2041Music Directors and Composers
- State median wage
- $59,400
- Middle 50% wage range
- $43,710–$78,260
- State employment
- 310
- Projected growth
- +1.2%
- Annual openings
- 4,200
27-1027Set and Exhibit Designers
- State median wage
- $50,910
- Middle 50% wage range
- $38,150–$63,610
- State employment
- 140
- Projected growth
- +1.4%
- Annual openings
- 2,200
39-3092Costume Attendants
- State median wage
- $31,920
- Middle 50% wage range
- $28,670–$38,110
- State employment
- 80
- Projected growth
- +5.9%
- Annual openings
- 1,700
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Michigan; 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor | $45,888 | $20,798 |
| 2 | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | $44,694 | $26,950 |
| 3 | Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant | $43,916 | $28,000 |
| 4 | Michigan State University | East Lansing | $42,820 | $22,250 |
| 5 | Oakland University | Rochester Hills | $39,442 | $26,678 |
| 6 | Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti | $36,621 | $27,492 |
| 7 | Wayne State University | Detroit | $32,525 | $24,847 |
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 Michigan
What do Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft bachelor's degree graduates earn in Michigan?
Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $42,820 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $26,678 among the 7 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Michigan colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.