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 Minnesota

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (26 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota$27,060
Gustavus Adolphus College$28,601
University of Minnesota-Duluth$26,751$35,365$27,0001.01
Minnesota State University-Mankato$24,671$18,318$24,8531.01
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities$19,982$35,799$23,2501.16
University of Northwestern-St Paul$19,541
National Median$20,698$25,0001.21

Other Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Programs in Minnesota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter
$54,310$28,601
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth
$14,318$26,751$27,000
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato
$9,490$24,671$24,853
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
$16,488$19,982$23,250
University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul
$36,830$19,541

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 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, approximately 22% 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.