# Columbus State University: Theatre (bachelor's)

Columbus, GA. IPEDS 139366, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/columbus-state-university/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $18,769
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $34,931 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,802 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in GA: 6 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (7 colleges, $36,910): -$1,979
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,154

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.58 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $34,931 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,271 | $51,621 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $11,873 | $54,378 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $13,786 | $63,140 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $16,542 | $75,762 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $18,329 | $83,947 | more than 20 years |

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

## Theatre at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | $43,046 | $19,399 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Kennesaw State University | $38,348 | $25,500 | $15,048 | 52% |
| Georgia Southern University | $38,107 | $27,000 | $15,267 | 55% |
| Brenau University | $36,910 | $19,500 | $18,924 | 33% |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | $35,177 | $27,000 | $49,430 | 69% |
| Columbus State University | $34,931 | $25,802 | $13,115 | 42% |
| Georgia College & State University | $33,965 | not reported | $20,686 | 64% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $60,790 Columbus, GA-AL, $79,950 GA, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage not reported Columbus, GA-AL, $74,710 GA, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage not reported Columbus, GA-AL, $78,340 GA, $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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