Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft bachelor's degree programs in New York
Compare 29 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in New York
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Manhattanville UniversityPurchase · Debt not reported$48,6292Binghamton UniversityVestal · $20,500 federal debt$47,9453Ithaca CollegeIthaca · $26,000 federal debt$46,5634Fordham UniversityBronx · $27,000 federal debt$46,3175University at BuffaloBuffalo · $26,637 federal debt$45,6776Hofstra UniversityHempstead · $26,000 federal debt$44,3887Syracuse UniversitySyracuse · $27,000 federal debt$44,0458Long Island UniversityBrookville · $26,000 federal debt$43,9049New York UniversityNew York · $21,762 federal debt$42,34810CUNY New York City College of TechnologyBrooklyn · $6,000 federal debt$41,880
CAREER CONTEXT IN NY
What related occupations pay in New York
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
- $98,850
- Middle 50% wage range
- $72,380–$166,070
- State employment
- 14,920
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 8,000
27-2012Producers and Directors
- State median wage
- $107,550
- Middle 50% wage range
- $79,700–$169,260
- State employment
- 27,990
- Projected growth
- +4.0%
- Annual openings
- 12,100
27-2032Choreographers
- State median wage
- $173,100
- Middle 50% wage range
- $75,310–$216,750
- State employment
- 340
- Projected growth
- +3.1%
- Annual openings
- 600
27-1022Fashion Designers
- State median wage
- $98,640
- Middle 50% wage range
- $76,370–$131,370
- State employment
- 5,760
- Projected growth
- +0.1%
- Annual openings
- 2,500
39-3092Costume Attendants
- State median wage
- $95,230
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,360–$96,710
- State employment
- 950
- Projected growth
- +5.9%
- Annual openings
- 1,700
27-2041Music Directors and Composers
- State median wage
- $82,930
- Middle 50% wage range
- $56,890–$140,230
- State employment
- 2,370
- Projected growth
- +1.2%
- Annual openings
- 4,200
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New York; 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 | Manhattanville University | Purchase | $48,629 | Not available |
| 2 | Binghamton University | Vestal | $47,945 | $20,500 |
| 3 | Ithaca College | Ithaca | $46,563 | $26,000 |
| 4 | Fordham University | Bronx | $46,317 | $27,000 |
| 5 | University at Buffalo | Buffalo | $45,677 | $26,637 |
| 6 | Hofstra University | Hempstead | $44,388 | $26,000 |
| 7 | Syracuse University | Syracuse | $44,045 | $27,000 |
| 8 | Long Island University | Brookville | $43,904 | $26,000 |
| 9 | New York University | New York | $42,348 | $21,762 |
| 10 | CUNY New York City College of Technology | Brooklyn | $41,880 | $6,000 |
| 11 | CUNY Brooklyn College | Brooklyn | $41,233 | Not available |
| 12 | Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs | $40,351 | Not available |
| 13 | Vassar College | Poughkeepsie | $40,165 | $20,000 |
| 14 | Marymount Manhattan College | New York | $40,086 | $27,000 |
| 15 | SUNY at Purchase College | Purchase | $39,974 | $26,000 |
| 16 | SUNY Buffalo State University | Buffalo | $39,863 | $21,810 |
| 17 | SUNY at Fredonia | Fredonia | $39,770 | $27,000 |
| 18 | Wagner College | Staten Island | $39,664 | $27,000 |
| 19 | State University of New York at New Paltz | New Paltz | $39,521 | $23,453 |
| 20 | The New School | New York | $39,248 | $25,000 |
| 21 | Adelphi University | Garden City | $37,630 | $24,125 |
| 22 | Pace University | New York | $37,213 | $27,000 |
| 23 | Nazareth University | Rochester | $36,117 | $27,000 |
| 24 | Molloy University | Rockville Centre | $34,822 | $27,000 |
| 25 | Le Moyne College | Syracuse | $34,283 | Not available |
| 26 | SUNY College at Potsdam | Potsdam | $33,581 | $26,208 |
| 27 | CUNY City College | New York | $32,769 | $17,739 |
| 28 | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | New York | $32,008 | $27,000 |
| 29 | CUNY Queens College | Queens | $31,239 | Not available |
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 New York
What do Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft bachelor's degree graduates earn in New York?
Across 29 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $39,974 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $26,000 among the 24 programs reporting federal debt.
Which New York colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Manhattanville University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.