Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft master's degree programs in New York
Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and master'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.
1CUNY Graduate School and University CenterNew York · Debt not reported$77,5162CUNY Brooklyn CollegeBrooklyn · Debt not reported$64,9233New York UniversityNew York · Debt not reported$58,0544Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York · Debt not reported$57,7235The New SchoolNew York · Debt not reported$51,8366Pace UniversityNew York · Debt not reported$38,903
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 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center | New York | $77,516 | Not available |
| 2 | CUNY Brooklyn College | Brooklyn | $64,923 | Not available |
| 3 | New York University | New York | $58,054 | Not available |
| 4 | Columbia University in the City of New York | New York | $57,723 | Not available |
| 5 | The New School | New York | $51,836 | Not available |
| 6 | Pace University | New York | $38,903 | 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 master's degree graduates earn in New York?
Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $57,723 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which New York colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. CUNY Graduate School and University Center has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.