# Northwestern State University of Louisiana: Theatre (bachelor's)

Natchitoches, LA. IPEDS 160038, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northwestern-state-university-of-louisiana/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $16,973
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $36,229 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,250 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in LA: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (3 colleges, $36,229): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,856

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $36,229 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,693 | $50,514 | 13.5 years |
| 30-48k | $12,261 | $52,968 | 14.2 years |
| 48-75k | $12,549 | $54,212 | 14.5 years |
| 75-110k | $17,777 | $76,797 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $19,077 | $82,413 | more than 20 years |

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

## Theatre at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $38,317 | $21,500 | $19,151 | 69% |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $36,229 | $22,250 | $13,606 | 43% |
| University of New Orleans | $28,807 | $21,987 | $12,384 | 38% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage not reported metro, $62,920 LA, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage not reported metro, $89,520 LA, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage not reported metro, $98,040 LA, $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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