# University of Idaho: Theatre (bachelor's)

Moscow, ID. IPEDS 142285, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-idaho/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $19,880
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $35,407 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,287 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in ID: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,678

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $35,407 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ID (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,270 | $49,250 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $11,193 | $48,913 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $13,374 | $58,444 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $17,130 | $74,858 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $18,791 | $82,117 | no earnings gain |

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

## Theatre at ID colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho | $35,407 | $21,287 | $14,831 | 57% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage not reported metro, $61,150 ID, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage not reported metro, $56,360 ID, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage not reported metro, $80,730 ID, $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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