# Kennesaw State University: Theatre (bachelor's)

Kennesaw, GA. IPEDS 486840, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kennesaw-state-university/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $21,556
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $38,348 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,500 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in GA: 2 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (7 colleges, $36,910): +$1,438
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,737

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.71 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $38,348 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 | $12,235 | $57,627 | 11.9 years |
| 30-48k | $12,661 | $59,633 | 12.3 years |
| 48-75k | $15,185 | $71,521 | 14.8 years |
| 75-110k | $18,263 | $86,019 | 17.8 years |
| 110k+ | $19,309 | $90,945 | 18.8 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 $79,950 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $79,950 GA, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage $81,990 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $74,710 GA, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage not reported Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $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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