Rutgers University-New Brunswick — New Brunswick, NJ

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

at Rutgers University-New Brunswick · New Brunswick, NJ

Below Average

Think twice

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $22,293/yr starting out
⏱Not enough data to estimate payoff time
$Students on financial aid pay about $23,519/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $101,911 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$35,232/yr

Starting Salary

$22,293

Finish Rate

85%

$35,232/yr

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

Students on financial aid pay $23,519/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $11,713/yr)

4 Years Total

$140,928

Typical Debt

$21,500

Interest You'd Owe

+$7,835

What You'd Really Pay

$101,911

That's about $244/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$222,930

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$101,911

Salary Boost

+-26%

Ahead After 10 Years

$121,019

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost11.9/40

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.