Best Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Degrees in Massachusetts by ROI
Colleges in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$568,101
Across Massachusetts programs
Average Annual Cost
$64,009
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Grad rate: 83.1% |
-$402,176 | $28,569 | $33,389 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Emerson College
Grad rate: 78.2% |
-$472,462 | $35,495 | $77,153 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Dean College
Grad rate: 43.9% |
-$683,138 | $22,226 | $62,802 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Boston University
Grad rate: 89.5% |
-$714,629 | $24,627 | $82,694 | $26,958 | 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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