# Middle Tennessee State University: Theatre (bachelor's)

Murfreesboro, TN. IPEDS 220978, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/middle-tennessee-state-university/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $17,860
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $33,179 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in TN: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (4 colleges, $35,810): -$2,631
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,906

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $33,179 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,289 | $40,500 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $10,273 | $44,790 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $13,007 | $56,711 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $16,935 | $73,837 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $19,046 | $83,041 | no earnings gain |

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

## Theatre at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $41,414 | not reported | $18,976 | 74% |
| University of Memphis | $38,440 | $22,875 | $12,397 | 51% |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $33,179 | $19,000 | $13,359 | 54% |
| East Tennessee State University | $28,062 | not reported | $15,983 | 53% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $79,590 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $73,020 TN, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage $63,270 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $58,870 TN, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage $68,020 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $71,230 TN, $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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