by our College Data Analytics Team
[Drama And Theater Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/drama-and-theater-arts/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their drama and theater arts graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 15 schools on the early-career earnings of their drama and theater arts graduates.
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Below are the schools whose drama and theater arts graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Southern Utah University the top school for drama and theater arts graduate earnings in the Rocky Mountains Region. Located in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a public institution. Students who complete the drama and theater arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,419.
Students chasing top earnings in drama and theater arts will find them at Weber State University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a public institution. Early-career drama and theater arts graduates from Weber State University make a median of around $31,679 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Metropolitan State College Of Denver earned it the #3 place for drama and theater arts. Located in the city of Denver, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a public institution. After graduating, drama and theater arts degree recipients from Metropolitan State College Of Denver typically earn about $34,879 annually.
A rank of #4 makes Utah Valley University one of the highest-paying schools for drama and theater arts. Set in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a public institution. Drama And Theater Arts graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of about $40,910 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Montana came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying drama and theater arts schools. Set in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a public institution. Early-career drama and theater arts graduates from The University Of Montana make a median of around $30,513 per year.
Utah State University came in at #6 for drama and theater arts graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a public institution. Early-career drama and theater arts graduates from Utah State University make a median of around $39,901 per year.
University Of Colorado Boulder placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for drama and theater arts. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a public institution. Students who complete the drama and theater arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $25,072.
Colorado State University Fort Collins came in at #8 for drama and theater arts graduate earnings this year. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public school located in the city of Fort Collins. After graduating, drama and theater arts degree recipients from Colorado State University Fort Collins typically earn about $28,172 annually.
Brigham Young University Provo ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying drama and theater arts schools. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, drama and theater arts degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo typically earn about $37,754 annually.
University Of Northern Colorado ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying drama and theater arts schools. University Of Northern Colorado is a public school located in the city of Greeley. Students who complete the drama and theater arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $31,299.
University Of Wyoming came in at #11 for drama and theater arts graduate earnings this year. University Of Wyoming is a public school located in the town of Laramie. Students who complete the drama and theater arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $26,053.
Mesa State College landed the #12 spot for drama and theater arts salaries this year. Mesa State College is a public school located in the city of Grand Junction. After graduating, drama and theater arts degree recipients from Mesa State College typically earn about $32,745 annually.
University Of Idaho earned the #13 position for drama and theater arts graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a public institution. Students who complete the drama and theater arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $24,363.
University Of Utah ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying drama and theater arts schools. University Of Utah is a public school located in the city of Salt Lake City. Drama And Theater Arts graduates of University Of Utah earn a median of about $20,701 a year early in their careers.
Brigham Young University Idaho landed the #15 spot for drama and theater arts salaries this year. Located in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, drama and theater arts degree recipients from Brigham Young University Idaho typically earn about $16,587 annually.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries drama and theater arts graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 15 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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