Best Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Degrees in Wisconsin by ROI
Colleges in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
8
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$373,120
Across Wisconsin programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,150
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Grad rate: 89.3% |
-$125,260 | $41,291 | $27,770 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Grad rate: 60.0% |
-$186,424 | $36,594 | $19,576 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Grad rate: 49.6% |
-$326,486 | $31,933 | $22,174 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Grad rate: 70.5% |
-$337,620 | $28,742 | $18,115 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Grad rate: 62.9% |
-$362,921 | $29,596 | $18,661 | $29,776 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Viterbo University
Grad rate: 62.9% |
-$518,215 | $26,730 | $44,123 | $26,906 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Grad rate: 56.0% |
-$559,496 | $19,541 | $18,804 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Carthage College
Grad rate: 62.6% |
-$568,540 | $23,169 | $47,980 | 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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