# Coastal Carolina University: Theatre (bachelor's)

Conway, SC. IPEDS 218724, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/coastal-carolina-university/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $16,862
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $33,962 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in SC: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (4 colleges, $38,910): -$4,948
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,123

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $33,962 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,563 | $40,643 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $10,292 | $43,741 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $12,938 | $54,987 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $16,350 | $69,488 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $20,219 | $85,931 | more than 20 years |

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

## Theatre at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Charleston | $44,991 | $26,943 | $18,960 | 66% |
| Winthrop University | $40,948 | $27,000 | $15,343 | 57% |
| Anderson University | $36,872 | $25,581 | $23,544 | 66% |
| Coastal Carolina University | $33,962 | $27,000 | $13,966 | 49% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $49,630 Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC, $56,030 SC, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage $66,470 Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC, $51,920 SC, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage not reported Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC, $77,300 SC, $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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