Best Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Degrees in Alabama by ROI
Colleges in Alabama ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Alabama
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$369,700
Across Alabama programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,761
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alabama State University
Grad rate: 28.8% |
-$308,442 | $33,076 | $22,028 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
The University of Alabama
Grad rate: 73.2% |
-$376,568 | $31,382 | $32,024 | $26,750 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Montevallo
Grad rate: 52.0% |
-$424,092 | $26,042 | $26,233 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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