Median Earnings (1yr)
$24,933
83rd percentile (80th in OH)
Est. Median Debt
$25,250
Est. from OH median (14 programs)
Sample Size
20
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Youngstown State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Youngstown State University graduates earn $25k, placing them in the 83th percentile of all drama/theatre arts and stagecraft bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (44 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Youngstown State University$24,933$25,250*
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus$25,070$22,906$25,980*1.04
Kent State University at Kent$24,565$28,574$26,000*1.06
Kent State University at Trumbull$24,565$28,574$26,000*1.06
Ohio State University-Lima Campus$23,920$31,403$25,250*1.06
Ohio State University-Main Campus$23,920$31,403$25,250*1.06
National Median$20,698$25,000*1.21
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Programs in Ohio

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati
$13,570$25,070$25,980
Kent State University at Kent
Kent
$12,846$24,565$26,000
Kent State University at Trumbull
Warren
$7,272$24,565$26,000
Ohio State University-Lima Campus
Lima
$9,212$23,920$25,250
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus
$12,859$23,920$25,250

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 Youngstown State University, approximately 33% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.