# Boston University: Theatre (bachelor's)

Boston, MA. IPEDS 164988, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/boston-university/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $21,508
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $39,322 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,958 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MA: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (5 colleges, $43,553): -$4,231
- Versus the U.S. median: -$763

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.09 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $39,322 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,500 | $38,855 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $9,342 | $38,209 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $11,778 | $48,172 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $22,517 | $92,095 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $47,504 | $194,291 | no earnings gain |

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

## Theatre at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandeis University | $58,676 | not reported | $35,736 | 86% |
| Emerson College | $44,760 | $25,000 | $49,180 | 77% |
| Suffolk University | $43,553 | $27,000 | $29,618 | 61% |
| Boston University | $39,322 | $26,958 | $24,402 | 89% |
| Dean College | $36,724 | $27,000 | $30,684 | 54% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $83,850 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $80,970 MA, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage $85,260 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $85,260 MA, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage $106,630 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $103,520 MA, $80,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs 0.1% 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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