# University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus: Theatre (bachelor's)

Norman, OK. IPEDS 207500, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-oklahoma-norman-campus/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,753
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,587 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in OK: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OK median for this major (3 colleges, $41,540): +$6,047
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,502

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.31 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,587 minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,509 | $45,294 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $10,602 | $45,695 | 3.0 years |
| 48-75k | $14,536 | $62,650 | 4.1 years |
| 75-110k | $19,342 | $83,364 | 5.5 years |
| 110k+ | $20,986 | $90,450 | 6.0 years |

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

## Theatre at OK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $47,587 | $21,000 | $15,300 | 75% |
| Oklahoma City University | $41,540 | $27,000 | $22,857 | 65% |
| University of Central Oklahoma | $38,914 | not reported | $18,309 | 37% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $66,130 Oklahoma City, OK, $61,600 OK, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage $64,100 Oklahoma City, OK, $58,770 OK, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage $65,250 Oklahoma City, OK, $76,640 OK, $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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