Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's Degree) at Northeastern University Oakland

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$20,538

Est. from CA median (23 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$22,875

Est. from CA median (6 programs)

Where Northeastern University Oakland Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all drama/theatre arts and stagecraft bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (64 total in state)

School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Northeastern University OaklandOakland	$63,949	$20,538*	—	$22,875*	—
Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaMoraga	$56,134	$38,160*	—	$27,304*	0.72
California State University-Dominguez HillsCarson	$7,064	$25,920*	—	$13,164*	0.51
Chapman UniversityOrange	$62,784	$24,644*	$40,640	$22,500*	0.91
San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco	$7,424	$23,004*	$27,006	$16,250*	0.71
California State University-SacramentoSacramento	$7,602	$23,000*	$27,848	$16,221*	0.71
National Median	—	$20,698*	—	$25,000*	1.21

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Producers and Directors

Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or motion picture productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.

$83,480/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Producers

Plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.

$83,480/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio

Interpret script, conduct rehearsals, and direct activities of cast and technical crew for stage, motion pictures, television, or radio programs.

$83,480/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Program Directors

Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.

$83,480/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Talent Directors

Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.

$83,480/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Technical Directors/Managers

Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.

$83,480/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Fashion Designers

Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.

$80,690/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Writers and Authors

Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.

$72,270/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Copy Writers

Write advertising copy for use by publication or broadcast media to promote sale of goods and services.

$72,270/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.

$72,270/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Set and Exhibit Designers

Design special exhibits and movie, television, and theater sets. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.

$66,280/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

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). 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 23 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.