Best Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Degrees in Minnesota by ROI
Colleges in Minnesota 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 Minnesota
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$356,594
Across Minnesota programs
Average Annual Cost
$38,102
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
St Olaf College
Grad rate: 84.2% |
-$165,750 | $48,970 | $69,200 | $21,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Metropolitan State University
Grad rate: 35.5% |
-$241,248 | $35,149 | $26,057 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Grad rate: 63.4% |
-$396,198 | $29,394 | $26,907 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Grad rate: 84.6% |
-$403,939 | $29,175 | $29,013 | $23,250 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Grad rate: 53.3% |
-$412,971 | $27,542 | $22,565 | $24,853 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Grad rate: 66.5% |
-$519,460 | $27,001 | $54,870 | 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.
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