Median Earnings (1yr)
$24,696
28th percentile (40th in CA)
Sample Size
27
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of California-Irvine graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of California-Irvine graduates earn $25k, placing them in the 28th percentile of all drama/theatre arts and stagecraft masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft masters's programs at peer institutions in California (29 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of California-Irvine$24,696
Academy of Art University$36,635
California Institute of the Arts$35,156$30,129
Loyola Marymount University$31,564$34,525
California State University-Fullerton$24,978$29,629
University of Southern California$21,764$35,090
National Median$27,533

Other Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Academy of Art University
San Francisco
$28,024$36,635
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia
$56,724$35,156
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles
$58,974$31,564
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$7,073$24,978
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$68,237$21,764

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 University of California-Irvine, approximately 37% 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.