Best Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Degrees in Virginia by ROI
Colleges in Virginia 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 Virginia
7
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$400,115
Across Virginia programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,561
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
George Mason University
Grad rate: 69.9% |
-$256,278 | $36,403 | $26,972 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Grad rate: 86.3% |
-$309,119 | $34,615 | $32,040 | $24,637 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Virginia Commonwealth University
Grad rate: 64.9% |
-$352,795 | $32,706 | $34,346 | $21,875 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Radford University
Grad rate: 51.7% |
-$433,874 | $27,330 | $26,681 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Old Dominion University
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$477,725 | $25,271 | $27,180 | $25,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
James Madison University
Grad rate: 81.0% |
-$483,667 | $25,108 | $30,213 | $18,500 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Shenandoah University
Grad rate: 66.5% |
-$487,350 | $29,555 | $50,500 | $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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