Best Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Degrees in Iowa by ROI
Colleges in Iowa 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 Iowa
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$389,742
Across Iowa programs
Average Annual Cost
$36,972
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Iowa
Grad rate: 73.4% |
-$269,071 | $35,720 | $26,883 | $26,622 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Northern Iowa
Grad rate: 66.3% |
-$335,089 | $31,250 | $21,627 | $24,875 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Drake University
Grad rate: 76.8% |
-$565,068 | $26,228 | $62,407 | 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.
Find Best Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Degrees by State
Browse Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.