Best Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Degrees in Maryland by ROI
Colleges in Maryland 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 Maryland
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$369,250
Across Maryland programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,347
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Towson University
Grad rate: 68.7% |
-$286,549 | $34,178 | $26,621 | $17,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Maryland-College Park
Grad rate: 88.9% |
-$451,951 | $26,413 | $28,073 | $20,681 | 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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