Florida State University — Tallahassee, FL

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

at Florida State University · Tallahassee, FL

Moderate Value

Could go either way

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $20,070/yr starting out
⏱Not enough data to estimate payoff time
$Students on financial aid pay about $11,297/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $51,747 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$25,720/yr

Starting Salary

$20,070

Finish Rate

85.6%

$25,720/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $11,297/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $14,423/yr)

4 Years Total

$102,880

Typical Debt

$18,000

Interest You'd Owe

+$6,559

What You'd Really Pay

$51,747

That's about $205/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$200,700

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$51,747

Salary Boost

+-33%

Ahead After 10 Years

$148,953

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost34/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed0/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost0/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate12.8/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.