# Northern Arizona University: Theatre (bachelor's)

Flagstaff, AZ. IPEDS 105330, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northern-arizona-university/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $23,043
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $38,380 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,966 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in AZ: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AZ median for this major (3 colleges, $41,745): -$3,365
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,705

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $38,380 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AZ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,709 | $41,069 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $10,398 | $43,984 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $13,330 | $56,386 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $18,050 | $76,352 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $20,686 | $87,502 | more than 20 years |

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

## Theatre at AZ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | $44,471 | $23,725 | $16,674 | 68% |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $41,745 | $19,606 | $14,967 | 68% |
| Northern Arizona University | $38,380 | $21,966 | $14,158 | 61% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage not reported Flagstaff, AZ, $67,320 AZ, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage not reported Flagstaff, AZ, $55,990 AZ, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage not reported Flagstaff, AZ, $45,720 AZ, $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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