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 Wisconsin

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (21 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse$36,302
Carthage College$28,727
University of Wisconsin-Parkside$25,306$27,0001.07
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater$24,412$29,596$29,7761.22
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point$20,903$19,541$26,0001.24
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee$20,455$30,055$27,0001.32
National Median$20,698$25,0001.21

Other Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Programs in Wisconsin

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Wisconsin schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Carthage College
Kenosha
$36,500$28,727
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha
$7,855$25,306$27,000
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater
$8,250$24,412$29,776
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point
$8,834$20,903$26,000
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee
$10,020$20,455$27,000

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 Wisconsin-La Crosse, approximately 14% 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.