# Muhlenberg College: Theatre (bachelor's)

Allentown, PA. IPEDS 214175, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/muhlenberg-college/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $17,150
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,092 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in PA: 6 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (13 colleges, $40,121): +$1,971
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,007

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,092 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,302 | $51,053 | 8.1 years |
| 30-48k | $16,629 | $69,010 | 11.0 years |
| 48-75k | $19,717 | $81,826 | 13.0 years |
| 75-110k | $25,452 | $105,626 | 16.8 years |
| 110k+ | $37,603 | $156,052 | more than 20 years |

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

## Theatre at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $51,775 | not reported | $18,202 | 56% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $51,775 | not reported | $30,434 | 86% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | $44,913 | $27,000 | $24,356 | 32% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $44,913 | $27,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| DeSales University | $42,571 | $27,000 | $31,643 | 72% |
| Muhlenberg College | $42,092 | $27,000 | $28,905 | 82% |
| Point Park University | $40,121 | $27,000 | $25,942 | 59% |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $40,073 | $25,000 | $31,944 | 94% |
| Arcadia University | $39,087 | $27,000 | $29,466 | 67% |
| Temple University | $36,994 | $26,000 | $28,198 | 75% |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | $35,286 | $27,000 | $16,804 | 56% |
| Seton Hill University | $34,890 | $27,000 | $22,204 | 67% |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | $34,674 | $26,000 | $18,134 | 43% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $67,230 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, $75,460 PA, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage not reported Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, $77,410 PA, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage $71,760 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, $63,840 PA, $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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