# Portland State University: Theatre (bachelor's)

Portland, OR. IPEDS 209807, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/portland-state-university/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $25,352
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,692 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $39,773 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in OR: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OR median for this major (3 colleges, $38,487): +$7,205
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,607

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,692 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,655 | $33,835 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $7,752 | $34,264 | 3.7 years |
| 48-75k | $8,981 | $39,696 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $12,993 | $57,429 | 6.3 years |
| 110k+ | $19,112 | $84,475 | 9.2 years |

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

## Theatre at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State University | $45,692 | $39,773 | $9,552 | 53% |
| Southern Oregon University | $38,487 | $21,750 | $16,732 | 43% |
| Western Oregon University | $31,048 | not reported | $17,237 | 47% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $88,450 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $87,460 OR, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage $87,560 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $80,540 OR, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage $81,450 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, not reported OR, $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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