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

Albuquerque, NM. IPEDS 187985, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-new-mexico-main-campus/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $17,964
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,085 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,905 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NM: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$0

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $40,085 minus $30,723 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NM (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,938 | $52,408 | 5.6 years |
| 30-48k | $13,045 | $57,268 | 6.1 years |
| 48-75k | $16,196 | $71,100 | 7.6 years |
| 75-110k | $17,906 | $78,607 | 8.4 years |
| 110k+ | $19,053 | $83,643 | 8.9 years |

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

## Theatre at NM colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico | $40,085 | $23,905 | $15,489 | 55% |
| New Mexico State University | $30,355 | $17,009 | $8,889 | 55% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $59,910 Albuquerque, NM, not reported NM, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage $53,490 Albuquerque, NM, not reported NM, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage $65,810 Albuquerque, NM, $62,710 NM, $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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