Drama & Theater Arts
Northwestern University · Evanston, IL
The Drama & Theater Arts program at Northwestern University is available at Bachelor's, Doctoral's, Master's, and Undergraduate Certificate's levels. The Bachelor program, with 89 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $49,316 four years after completion, which is 14% above the national median for Drama & Theater Arts programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Fashion Designers, Set and Exhibit Designers, and Costume Attendants. The median salary for Fashion Designers is $79,290.
Bachelor
Median Earnings (4yr)
$49,316
Completers
89
Doctoral
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
9
Master
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
28
Show 1 additional credential level with limited data
Undergraduate Certificate
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
0
Related Careers
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fashion Designers | $79,290 | 2% | 19,940 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $59,490 | 2% | 10,090 |
| Costume Attendants | $52,370 | Not reported | 6,300 |
| Choreographers | $52,000 | Not reported | 4,190 |
| Actors | $0 | 0% | 62,560 |
Show 3 more related occupations
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $0 | 1% | 35,520 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | $0 | Not reported | 14,720 |
| Dancers | $0 | Not reported | 11,510 |
Institution Overview
In-State Tuition
$68,322
Out-of-State Tuition
$68,322
Graduation Rate
95.5%
Total Enrollment
9,201
Same Program at Other Institutions
- University of Notre Dame — $64,880
- Brandeis University — $58,676
- University of California-Davis — $56,823
- University of California-Berkeley — $55,555
- Drake University — $54,950