Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft masters's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Columbia College Chicago
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign$26,539
Northwestern University$25,804
DePaul University$25,163$24,604
Northern Illinois University$19,278$33,907
National Median$27,533

Other Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Programs in Illinois

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
$16,004$26,539
Northwestern University
Evanston
$65,997$25,804
DePaul University
Chicago
$44,460$25,163
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb
$12,700$19,278

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Columbia College Chicago, approximately 43% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.