# University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Theatre (bachelor's)

Milwaukee, WI. IPEDS 240453, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-milwaukee/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $20,455
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $39,452 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in WI: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (5 colleges, $37,507): +$1,945
- Versus the U.S. median: -$633

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.54 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $39,452 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,329 | $46,894 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $10,709 | $48,619 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $12,344 | $56,042 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $19,315 | $87,690 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $21,477 | $97,506 | more than 20 years |

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

## Theatre at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | $39,521 | $29,776 | $14,158 | 59% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $39,452 | $27,000 | $15,014 | 49% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $37,507 | $26,000 | $14,559 | 51% |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside | $37,110 | $27,000 | $11,772 | 40% |
| Viterbo University | $31,051 | $26,906 | $21,260 | 68% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $63,320 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, $66,390 WI, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage $63,910 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, $64,370 WI, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage $80,590 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, $57,030 WI, $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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