# Missouri State University-Springfield: Theatre (bachelor's)

Springfield, MO. IPEDS 179566, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/missouri-state-university-springfield/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $22,369
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $37,959 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,250 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MO: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (5 colleges, $39,604): -$1,645
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,126

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $37,959 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,718 | $59,262 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $13,529 | $58,445 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $14,905 | $64,390 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $18,770 | $81,086 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $20,576 | $88,888 | more than 20 years |

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

## Theatre at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Missouri | $48,179 | not reported | $14,462 | 54% |
| Lindenwood University | $43,329 | $27,000 | $19,638 | 49% |
| Webster University | $39,604 | $26,000 | $27,047 | 64% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $37,959 | $25,250 | $17,613 | 58% |
| Stephens College | $35,235 | $27,000 | $23,459 | 43% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $40,680 Springfield, MO, $66,460 MO, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage $51,260 Springfield, MO, $58,140 MO, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage not reported Springfield, MO, not reported MO, $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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