Best Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Degrees in Pennsylvania by ROI
Colleges in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
8
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$534,922
Across Pennsylvania programs
Average Annual Cost
$53,554
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Grad rate: 52.2% |
-$356,150 | $31,296 | $26,405 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Grad rate: 70.7% |
-$476,976 | $23,663 | $27,559 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Point Park University
Grad rate: 59.2% |
-$522,902 | $27,704 | $50,133 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Temple University
Grad rate: 76.3% |
-$530,416 | $25,194 | $39,799 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
DeSales University
Grad rate: 69.2% |
-$533,026 | $29,053 | $59,409 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
University of the Arts
Grad rate: 67.6% |
-$587,546 | $28,612 | $70,834 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Carnegie Mellon University
Grad rate: 92.0% |
-$587,586 | $30,411 | $80,514 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Muhlenberg College
Grad rate: 81.6% |
-$684,778 | $24,340 | $73,782 | $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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