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

New Orleans, LA. IPEDS 159939, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-new-orleans/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $21,504
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $28,807 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,987 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in LA: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (3 colleges, $36,229): -$7,422
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,278

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.53 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $28,807 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,532 | $52,240 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $10,506 | $47,592 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $13,222 | $59,896 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $16,942 | $76,747 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $17,504 | $79,293 | no earnings gain |

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

## Theatre at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $38,317 | $21,500 | $19,151 | 69% |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $36,229 | $22,250 | $13,606 | 43% |
| University of New Orleans | $28,807 | $21,987 | $12,384 | 38% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage not reported New Orleans-Metairie, LA, $62,920 LA, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage $79,020 New Orleans-Metairie, LA, $89,520 LA, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage $98,260 New Orleans-Metairie, LA, $98,040 LA, $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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