Best Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Degrees in Kentucky by ROI
Colleges in Kentucky 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 Kentucky
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$468,532
Across Kentucky programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,881
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Northern Kentucky University
Grad rate: 49.2% |
-$400,850 | $27,281 | $19,471 | $21,175 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Kentucky
Grad rate: 69.3% |
-$536,214 | $23,470 | $32,291 | $27,000 | 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
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