# University of Iowa: Theatre (bachelor's)

Iowa City, IA. IPEDS 153658, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-iowa/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $22,225
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $30,231 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,622 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in IA: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IA median for this major (3 colleges, $39,816): -$9,585
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,854

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $30,231 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,316 | $64,940 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $15,489 | $65,673 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $19,930 | $84,503 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $23,811 | $100,959 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $26,266 | $111,368 | no earnings gain |

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

## Theatre at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake University | $54,950 | not reported | $29,127 | 74% |
| University of Northern Iowa | $39,816 | $24,875 | $15,901 | 68% |
| University of Iowa | $30,231 | $26,622 | $22,531 | 75% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $63,090 Iowa City, IA, $58,550 IA, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage $49,000 Iowa City, IA, $61,010 IA, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage not reported Iowa City, IA, $70,420 IA, $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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