# University of New Hampshire: Theatre (bachelor's)

Durham, NH. IPEDS 183044, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-new-hampshire-main-campus/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,830
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,504 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NH: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,419

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,504 minus $41,763 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,523 | $68,075 | 18.2 years |
| 30-48k | $17,476 | $72,001 | 19.2 years |
| 48-75k | $19,446 | $80,118 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $22,815 | $93,998 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $28,588 | $117,783 | more than 20 years |

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

## Theatre at NH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire | $45,504 | $27,000 | $23,805 | 76% |
| Plymouth State University | $35,646 | $27,000 | $19,216 | 52% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $83,850 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $61,560 NH, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage $85,260 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $71,830 NH, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage $106,630 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $100,160 NH, $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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