Earnings Distribution
How Loyola Marymount University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Marymount University | $31,564 | $34,525 | +9% |
| University of Southern California | $21,764 | $35,090 | +61% |
| California Institute of the Arts | $35,156 | $30,129 | -14% |
| California State University-Fullerton | $24,978 | $29,629 | +19% |
| New York Film Academy | $14,900 | $26,621 | +79% |
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft masters's programs at peer institutions in California (29 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles | $58,974 | $31,564 | $34,525 | — | — |
 Academy of Art UniversitySan Francisco | $28,024 | $36,635 | — | — | — |
 California Institute of the ArtsValencia | $56,724 | $35,156 | $30,129 | — | — |
 California State University-FullertonFullerton | $7,073 | $24,978 | $29,629 | — | — |
 University of California-IrvineIrvine | $14,237 | $24,696 | — | — | — |
 University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles | $68,237 | $21,764 | $35,090 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $27,533 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Producers and Directors
Media Programming Directors
Talent Directors
Media Technical Directors/Managers
Fashion Designers
Writers and Authors
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Set and Exhibit Designers
Music Directors and Composers
Actors
Dancers
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 Loyola Marymount University, approximately 13% 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.