# St Olaf College: Theatre (bachelor's)

Northfield, MN. IPEDS 174844, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/st-olaf-college/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,023 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MN: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (4 colleges, $42,746): +$2,277
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,938

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.05 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,023 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,404 | $42,136 | 6.2 years |
| 30-48k | $11,342 | $45,935 | 6.7 years |
| 48-75k | $12,584 | $50,965 | 7.5 years |
| 75-110k | $20,367 | $82,486 | 12.1 years |
| 110k+ | $33,166 | $134,322 | 19.6 years |

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

## Theatre at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Olaf College | $45,023 | $21,000 | $23,874 | 84% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $43,055 | $23,250 | $16,778 | 85% |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $42,438 | $27,000 | $18,743 | 65% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $32,199 | $24,853 | $19,139 | 54% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage not reported metro, $76,360 MN, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage not reported metro, $72,810 MN, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage not reported metro, $42,110 MN, $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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