# Drexel University: Arts and Entertainment Management (bachelor's)

Philadelphia, PA. IPEDS 212054, CIP 50.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/drexel-university/majors/arts-and-entertainment-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,205
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,328 (U.S. median for this major: $49,176 across 40 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,468 (U.S. median $25,726)
- Rank in PA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,152

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.65 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,328 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $28,055 | $130,456 | 7.0 years |
| 30-48k | $29,435 | $136,873 | 7.4 years |
| 48-75k | $34,970 | $162,611 | 8.8 years |
| 75-110k | $37,842 | $175,965 | 9.5 years |
| 110k+ | $48,089 | $223,614 | 12.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Arts and Entertainment Management at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University | $54,328 | $25,468 | $38,509 | 78% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $79,070 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $75,460 PA, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes (SOC 13-1011): median wage not reported Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, not reported PA, $82,890 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Music Directors and Composers (SOC 27-2041): median wage $61,160 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $61,160 PA, $73,710 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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