# University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Theatre (bachelor's)

Lincoln, NE. IPEDS 181464, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nebraska-lincoln/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $21,627
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,825 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NE: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,740

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,825 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,751 | $54,829 | 6.6 years |
| 30-48k | $13,054 | $56,132 | 6.8 years |
| 48-75k | $14,699 | $63,206 | 7.6 years |
| 75-110k | $18,975 | $81,593 | 9.9 years |
| 110k+ | $22,346 | $96,088 | 11.6 years |

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

## Theatre at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | $45,420 | $27,000 | $18,327 | 66% |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $44,825 | $23,250 | $17,747 | 67% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $60,000 Lincoln, NE, $52,580 NE, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage $60,200 Lincoln, NE, $65,470 NE, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage not reported Lincoln, NE, $71,570 NE, $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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