Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft programs in Oregon
4 schools in Oregon teach this, at certificate or associate level. 1 of them reports what graduates earn two years out; the highest is $22,806 at Portland Actors Conservatory.
What this work pays in Oregon
Producers and Directors in Oregon earn a median of $87,460 a year across 1,640 jobs. That is what the occupation pays everyone in it — not what graduates of any one program below earned.
| Also leads to | Median | Jobs in Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,770 | 1,440 |
| Writers and Authors | $80,540 | 950 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $60,800 | 500 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $62,770 | 280 |
| Costume Attendants | $51,680 | 60 |
Occupation wages: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025.
Schools
| School | Credential | Median debt | Graduate earnings, 2 yrs | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Actors Conservatory Portland | Undergraduate certificate | — | $22,806 (13 grads) | 6 |
| Linn-Benton Community College Albany | Associate's degree | — | not published | 0 |
| Mt Hood Community College Gresham | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | 0 |
| Mt Hood Community College Gresham | Associate's degree | — | not published | 0 |
A dash under earnings or debt means the U.S. Department of Education has not published a figure for that program — it withholds any median computed from too few graduates, which covers about four of every five programs. It never means zero, and it says nothing about whether the program is any good. Where a figure is shown, the number of graduates behind it is shown with it.
Email me when these figures change
The U.S. Department of Education publishes new cost, debt and earnings figures once a year, and every number on this page changes at once. One email when that happens for Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft — nothing else, and nothing in between.
Program and outcome figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, released 2026-06-10.