U.S. median for this major: $40,085.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 114% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $21,522. College Scorecard.
Theatre at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Theatre graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Southern College | $51,925 | $27,000 | $28,551 | 71% |
| 2 | University of South Florida | $45,671 | $26,849 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 3 | Florida State University | $44,115 | $21,000 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 4 | University of Central Florida | $42,954 | $21,585 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 5 | University of Florida | $41,707 | $15,142 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 6 | Flagler College | $36,506 | — | $30,525 | 56% |
| 7 | University of Miami | $34,667 | $19,000 | $37,244 | 84% |
| 8 | Florida International University | $33,896 | $17,500 | $9,288 | 74% |
| 9 | The University of Tampa | $28,709 | $26,000 | $36,211 | 64% |
| 10 | Florida Atlantic University | $20,673 | $23,625 | $8,752 | 63% |
14 more Florida colleges offer Theatre but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Theatre graduates
Producers and Directors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Writers and Authors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Fashion Designers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +0.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at FAU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About FAU
- Acceptance rate: 66% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 63% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $56,746
- Full cost breakdown · all 61 majors · overview
Related majors at FAU
- Music—
- Studio Art$46,606
- Arts and Entertainment Management$37,374
FAU Theatre questions
How much do FAU Theatre graduates earn?
Theatre graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median $20,673 four years after graduating and $18,452 one year after. The U.S. median for Theatre graduates across 251 colleges is $40,085.
How much debt do FAU Theatre graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Theatre graduates of Florida Atlantic University is $23,625, about 114% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Where does FAU rank for Theatre in Florida?
Of 10 Florida colleges reporting Theatre graduate earnings, Florida Atlantic University ranks 10th. The highest is Florida Southern College at $51,925.
What jobs do Theatre graduates get?
A common career is producers and directors, with a median wage of $87,980 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area and $90,360 nationally. Others include writers and authors and fashion designers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Florida Atlantic University Theatre: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-atlantic-university/majors/theatre (College Scorecard and BLS data).