Best Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Degrees in Missouri by ROI
Colleges in Missouri 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 Missouri
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$388,149
Across Missouri programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,480
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Truman State University
Grad rate: 69.7% |
-$287,120 | $32,328 | $23,420 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Lindenwood University
Grad rate: 52.3% |
-$346,698 | $33,176 | $33,442 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Central Missouri
Grad rate: 51.0% |
-$381,884 | $27,323 | $22,086 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Webster University
Grad rate: 60.0% |
-$404,432 | $33,377 | $49,218 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Missouri State University-Springfield
Grad rate: 57.8% |
-$441,055 | $26,456 | $24,022 | $25,250 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Stephens College
Grad rate: 46.0% |
-$467,706 | $28,976 | $42,694 | $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.
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