Wayne State University — Detroit, MI

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

at Wayne State University · Detroit, MI

Moderate Value

Could go either way

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $20,218/yr starting out
⏱Not enough data to estimate payoff time
$Students on financial aid pay about $11,212/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $51,954 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$26,709/yr

Starting Salary

$20,218

Finish Rate

59.7%

Household Income

$26,709/yr

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

Students on financial aid pay $11,212/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $15,497/yr)

4 Years Total

$106,836

Typical Debt

$19,500

Interest You'd Owe

+$7,106

What You'd Really Pay

$51,954

That's about $222/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$202,180

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$51,954

Salary Boost

+-33%

Ahead After 10 Years

$150,226

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost34.8/40

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 Rate9/15

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.