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 91% 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 $51,614. 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 The University of Tampa, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About The University of Tampa
- Acceptance rate: 40% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 64% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $59,436
- Full cost breakdown · all 54 majors · overview
Related majors at The University of Tampa
- Music—
- Studio Art—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- Dance—
- Film and Photography$42,090
The University of Tampa Theatre questions
How much do The University of Tampa Theatre graduates earn?
Theatre graduates of The University of Tampa earn a median $28,709 four years after graduating and $17,196 one year after. The U.S. median for Theatre graduates across 251 colleges is $40,085.
How much debt do The University of Tampa Theatre graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Theatre graduates of The University of Tampa is $26,000, about 91% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Where does The University of Tampa rank for Theatre in Florida?
Of 10 Florida colleges reporting Theatre graduate earnings, The University of Tampa ranks 9th. 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 $74,810 in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, 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: “The University of Tampa Theatre: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-tampa/majors/theatre (College Scorecard and BLS data).