Best Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Degrees in Tennessee by ROI
Colleges in Tennessee 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 Tennessee
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$411,771
Across Tennessee programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,858
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Middle Tennessee State University
Grad rate: 54.3% |
-$263,786 | $34,644 | $22,754 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Grad rate: 73.0% |
-$457,632 | $25,650 | $32,658 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Memphis
Grad rate: 48.8% |
-$513,897 | $22,882 | $25,164 | $22,875 | 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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