Best Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Degrees in Michigan by ROI
Colleges in Michigan 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 Michigan
8
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$389,433
Across Michigan programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,788
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Michigan-Flint
Grad rate: 45.5% |
-$253,536 | $33,989 | $23,329 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Michigan State University
Grad rate: 81.9% |
-$328,349 | $33,190 | $30,528 | $22,250 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Eastern Michigan University
Grad rate: 45.5% |
-$368,426 | $31,068 | $28,168 | $27,492 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Oakland University
Grad rate: 57.3% |
-$401,339 | $28,737 | $25,016 | $26,678 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Grad rate: 93.2% |
-$404,437 | $29,851 | $33,345 | $20,798 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Central Michigan University
Grad rate: 61.8% |
-$415,740 | $28,397 | $26,470 | $28,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Western Michigan University
Grad rate: 56.5% |
-$469,062 | $26,097 | $28,655 | $26,950 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Wayne State University
Grad rate: 58.3% |
-$474,579 | $25,307 | $26,794 | $24,847 | 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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