Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at CUNY Brooklyn College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How CUNY Brooklyn College graduates compare to all programs nationally
CUNY Brooklyn College graduates earn $21k, placing them in the 50th percentile of all drama/theatre arts and stagecraft bachelors programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (62 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Brooklyn College | $20,645 | $29,252 | $23,453* | — |
| Manhattan School of Music | $29,400 | — | $27,000* | 0.92 |
| University at Buffalo | $25,810 | $15,228 | $26,637* | 1.03 |
| CUNY Hunter College | $25,059 | $33,006 | —* | — |
| Nazareth University | $23,511 | $28,859 | $27,000* | 1.15 |
| SUNY College at Potsdam | $22,873 | $35,579 | $26,208* | 1.15 |
| National Median | $20,698 | — | $25,000* | 1.21 |
Other Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan School of Music New York | $54,600 | $29,400 | $27,000 |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | $10,782 | $25,810 | $26,637 |
| CUNY Hunter College New York | $7,382 | $25,059 | — |
| Nazareth University Rochester | $40,880 | $23,511 | $27,000 |
| SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam | $8,712 | $22,873 | $26,208 |
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 CUNY Brooklyn College, approximately 56% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 33 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.