# Dallas Baptist University: Arts and Entertainment Management (bachelor's)

Dallas, TX. IPEDS 224226, CIP 50.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/dallas-baptist-university/majors/arts-and-entertainment-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,291
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,369 (U.S. median for this major: $49,176 across 40 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,781 (U.S. median $25,726)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,807

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,369 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $25,326 | $108,649 | 9.2 years |
| 30-48k | $25,996 | $111,523 | 9.4 years |
| 48-75k | $28,024 | $120,223 | 10.1 years |
| 75-110k | $28,242 | $121,158 | 10.2 years |
| 110k+ | $32,273 | $138,451 | 11.7 years |

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

## Arts and Entertainment Management at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Baptist University | $45,369 | $22,781 | $28,516 | 57% |
| Texas Wesleyan University | $42,479 | not reported | $24,066 | 32% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $77,260 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $71,710 TX, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes (SOC 13-1011): median wage $90,530 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $82,920 TX, $82,890 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Music Directors and Composers (SOC 27-2041): median wage $76,700 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $65,570 TX, $73,710 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.2% 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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