# Towson University: Theatre (bachelor's)

Towson, MD. IPEDS 164076, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/towson-university/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $19,871
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $39,753 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,500 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MD: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MD median for this major (4 colleges, $37,266): +$2,487
- Versus the U.S. median: -$332

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $39,753 minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,962 | $30,494 | 10.1 years |
| 30-48k | $12,590 | $55,144 | 18.2 years |
| 48-75k | $16,784 | $73,514 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $22,720 | $99,514 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $26,396 | $115,614 | more than 20 years |

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

## Theatre at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland-College Park | $41,742 | $20,681 | $15,678 | 89% |
| Towson University | $39,753 | $17,500 | $17,413 | 70% |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $34,778 | $18,812 | $16,467 | 70% |
| Frostburg State University | $29,679 | not reported | $16,715 | 50% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $80,850 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $79,350 MD, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage $87,020 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $104,330 MD, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage $79,820 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, not reported MD, $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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