# Brigham Young University: Theatre (bachelor's)

Provo, UT. IPEDS 230038, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/brigham-young-university/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $21,047
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $26,782 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,904 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in UT: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the UT median for this major (4 colleges, $40,314): -$13,532
- Versus the U.S. median: -$13,303

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 5 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $26,782 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,444 | $52,220 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $10,112 | $50,560 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $13,062 | $65,310 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $16,378 | $81,890 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $20,542 | $102,710 | no earnings gain |

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

## Theatre at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | $49,802 | $20,316 | $16,200 | 65% |
| Utah State University | $40,338 | $15,601 | $14,936 | 59% |
| Utah Valley University | $40,289 | $16,510 | $6,376 | 45% |
| Brigham Young University | $26,782 | $22,904 | $15,564 | 81% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $89,390 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $76,350 UT, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage $62,060 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $64,530 UT, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage not reported Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, not reported UT, $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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