# Virginia Commonwealth University: Theatre (bachelor's)

Richmond, VA. IPEDS 234030, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/virginia-commonwealth-university/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $22,447
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,957 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,875 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in VA: 4 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Theatre at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radford University | $46,725 | $25,000 | $14,578 | 49% |
| George Mason University | $45,656 | $27,000 | $17,915 | 68% |
| James Madison University | $45,225 | $18,500 | $23,322 | 80% |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $43,957 | $21,875 | $23,433 | 63% |
| Shenandoah University | $40,457 | $27,000 | $30,298 | 67% |
| Old Dominion University | $38,537 | $25,500 | $14,638 | 46% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $59,990 Richmond, VA, $65,900 VA, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage $74,300 Richmond, VA, $85,000 VA, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage $89,360 Richmond, VA, $94,120 VA, $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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