Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at University of California-Riverside
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in California
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (64 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Riverside | $20,538* | $45,904 | — | — |
| Saint Mary's College of California | $38,160* | — | $27,304 | 0.72 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $25,920* | — | $13,164 | 0.51 |
| Chapman University | $24,644* | $40,640 | $22,500 | 0.91 |
| San Francisco State University | $23,004* | $27,006 | $16,250 | 0.71 |
| California State University-Sacramento | $23,000* | $27,848 | $16,221 | 0.71 |
| National Median | $20,698* | — | $25,000 | 1.21 |
Other Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's College of California Moraga | $56,134 | $38,160 | $27,304 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson | $7,064 | $25,920 | $13,164 |
| Chapman University Orange | $62,784 | $24,644 | $22,500 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $7,424 | $23,004 | $16,250 |
| California State University-Sacramento Sacramento | $7,602 | $23,000 | $16,221 |
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-Riverside, approximately 47% 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.
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.