Best Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Degrees in Florida by ROI
Colleges in Florida 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 Florida
9
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$409,141
Across Florida programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,248
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Florida International University
Grad rate: 71.3% |
-$267,449 | $33,920 | $20,556 | $17,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Florida State University
Grad rate: 83.9% |
-$308,942 | $32,707 | $23,683 | $21,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Florida
Grad rate: 90.7% |
-$321,477 | $31,292 | $21,719 | $15,142 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Full Sail University
Grad rate: 45.0% |
-$338,251 | $34,434 | $39,814 | $20,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of South Florida
Grad rate: 74.4% |
-$394,370 | $28,554 | $22,301 | $26,849 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
University of West Florida
Grad rate: 57.0% |
-$412,556 | $25,073 | $18,504 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
University of Central Florida
Grad rate: 75.4% |
-$441,555 | $25,943 | $22,819 | $21,585 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Florida Atlantic University
Grad rate: 63.2% |
-$520,449 | $21,783 | $21,054 | $23,625 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Rollins College
Grad rate: 77.3% |
-$677,220 | $22,697 | $72,790 | 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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