# Metropolitan State University of Denver: Theatre (bachelor's)

Denver, CO. IPEDS 127565, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/metropolitan-state-university-of-denver/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,901
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,870 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,281 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in CO: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CO median for this major (4 colleges, $44,480): -$1,610
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,785

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.76 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,870 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,481 | $59,410 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $12,436 | $59,195 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $14,927 | $71,053 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $19,539 | $93,006 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $23,822 | $113,393 | more than 20 years |

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

## Theatre at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $47,878 | $27,500 | $11,900 | 46% |
| University of Northern Colorado | $46,089 | $24,000 | $17,760 | 51% |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $42,870 | $28,281 | $15,327 | 32% |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $34,552 | not reported | $21,279 | 67% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $80,590 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $78,060 CO, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage $69,100 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $76,830 CO, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage $99,420 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $94,140 CO, $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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