# University of Utah: Theatre (bachelor's)

Salt Lake City, UT. IPEDS 230764, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-utah/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $20,701
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,802 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,316 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in UT: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the UT median for this major (4 colleges, $40,314): +$9,488
- Versus the U.S. median: +$9,717

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.6 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,802 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,123 | $60,366 | 5.4 years |
| 30-48k | $13,424 | $61,750 | 5.5 years |
| 48-75k | $14,246 | $65,532 | 5.8 years |
| 75-110k | $17,663 | $81,250 | 7.2 years |
| 110k+ | $21,533 | $99,052 | 8.8 years |

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

## Theatre at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | $49,802 | $20,316 | $16,200 | 65% |
| Utah State University | $40,338 | $15,601 | $14,936 | 59% |
| Utah Valley University | $40,289 | $16,510 | $6,376 | 45% |
| Brigham Young University | $26,782 | $22,904 | $15,564 | 81% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage not reported Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, $76,350 UT, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage $76,390 Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, $64,530 UT, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage $60,010 Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, not reported UT, $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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