Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at CUNY Hunter College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How CUNY Hunter College graduates compare to all programs nationally
CUNY Hunter College graduates earn $25k, placing them in the 84th 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 Hunter College | $25,059 | $33,006 | — | — |
| Manhattan School of Music | $29,400 | — | $27,000 | 0.92 |
| University at Buffalo | $25,810 | $15,228 | $26,637 | 1.03 |
| Nazareth University | $23,511 | $28,859 | $27,000 | 1.15 |
| SUNY College at Potsdam | $22,873 | $35,579 | $26,208 | 1.15 |
| State University of New York at New Paltz | $21,800 | $26,603 | $23,453 | 1.08 |
| 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 |
| Nazareth University Rochester | $40,880 | $23,511 | $27,000 |
| SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam | $8,712 | $22,873 | $26,208 |
| State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz | $8,524 | $21,800 | $23,453 |
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 Hunter College, approximately 55% 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 24 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.