Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft bachelor's degree programs in Pennsylvania
Compare 13 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Pennsylvania
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh · Debt not reported$51,7752University of Pittsburgh-JohnstownJohnstown · Debt not reported$51,7753Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park · $27,000 federal debt$44,9134Pennsylvania State University-Penn State BerksReading · $27,000 federal debt$44,9135DeSales UniversityCenter Valley · $27,000 federal debt$42,5716Muhlenberg CollegeAllentown · $27,000 federal debt$42,0927Point Park UniversityPittsburgh · $27,000 federal debt$40,1218Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh · $25,000 federal debt$40,0739Arcadia UniversityGlenside · $27,000 federal debt$39,08710Temple UniversityPhiladelphia · $26,000 federal debt$36,994
CAREER CONTEXT IN PA
What related occupations pay in Pennsylvania
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
- $77,280
- Middle 50% wage range
- $58,300–$94,300
- State employment
- 4,170
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 8,000
27-2012Producers and Directors
- State median wage
- $75,460
- Middle 50% wage range
- $55,040–$100,290
- State employment
- 4,200
- Projected growth
- +4.0%
- Annual openings
- 12,100
27-3043Writers and Authors
- State median wage
- $77,410
- Middle 50% wage range
- $54,030–$102,480
- State employment
- 1,080
- Projected growth
- -0.3%
- Annual openings
- 11,900
27-1022Fashion Designers
- State median wage
- $63,840
- Middle 50% wage range
- $53,410–$92,400
- State employment
- 320
- Projected growth
- +0.1%
- Annual openings
- 2,500
27-2041Music Directors and Composers
- State median wage
- $61,160
- Middle 50% wage range
- $47,130–$79,440
- State employment
- 580
- Projected growth
- +1.2%
- Annual openings
- 4,200
27-1027Set and Exhibit Designers
- State median wage
- $59,670
- Middle 50% wage range
- $51,110–$68,520
- State employment
- 120
- Projected growth
- +1.4%
- Annual openings
- 2,200
39-3092Costume Attendants
- State median wage
- $50,270
- Middle 50% wage range
- $44,760–$59,420
- State employment
- 260
- Projected growth
- +5.9%
- Annual openings
- 1,700
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Pennsylvania; 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
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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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | Pittsburgh | $51,775 | Not available |
| 2 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Johnstown | $51,775 | Not available |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | University Park | $44,913 | $27,000 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | Reading | $44,913 | $27,000 |
| 5 | DeSales University | Center Valley | $42,571 | $27,000 |
| 6 | Muhlenberg College | Allentown | $42,092 | $27,000 |
| 7 | Point Park University | Pittsburgh | $40,121 | $27,000 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh | $40,073 | $25,000 |
| 9 | Arcadia University | Glenside | $39,087 | $27,000 |
| 10 | Temple University | Philadelphia | $36,994 | $26,000 |
| 11 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Indiana | $35,286 | $27,000 |
| 12 | Seton Hill University | Greensburg | $34,890 | $27,000 |
| 13 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | East Stroudsburg | $34,674 | $26,000 |
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 Pennsylvania
What do Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft bachelor's degree graduates earn in Pennsylvania?
Across 13 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $40,121 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $27,000 among the 11 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Pennsylvania colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.