# University of Alabama at Birmingham: Theatre (bachelor's)

Birmingham, AL. IPEDS 100663, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-alabama-at-birmingham/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,670
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $37,173 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,250 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in AL: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (4 colleges, $38,370): -$1,197
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,912

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $37,173 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,172 | $70,672 | 12.4 years |
| 30-48k | $15,500 | $67,735 | 11.9 years |
| 48-75k | $19,161 | $83,734 | 14.7 years |
| 75-110k | $21,805 | $95,288 | 16.7 years |
| 110k+ | $22,597 | $98,749 | 17.4 years |

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

## Theatre at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Montevallo | $44,624 | not reported | $17,683 | 54% |
| Auburn University | $39,566 | $23,141 | $24,323 | 82% |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $37,173 | $25,250 | $18,749 | 64% |
| Alabama State University | $29,142 | $31,000 | $20,435 | 30% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $66,110 Birmingham, AL, $63,340 AL, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage $64,460 Birmingham, AL, $66,950 AL, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage $63,650 Birmingham, AL, $63,640 AL, $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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