# Wayne State University: Theatre (bachelor's)

Detroit, MI. IPEDS 172644, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wayne-state-university/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $18,750
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $32,525 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,847 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MI: 7 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (7 colleges, $42,820): -$10,295
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,560

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $32,525 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,090 | $50,127 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $10,721 | $48,459 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $12,068 | $54,547 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $14,828 | $67,023 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $19,862 | $89,776 | no earnings gain |

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

## Theatre at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $45,888 | $20,798 | $13,138 | 93% |
| Western Michigan University | $44,694 | $26,950 | $15,273 | 58% |
| Central Michigan University | $43,916 | $28,000 | $17,597 | 59% |
| Michigan State University | $42,820 | $22,250 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Oakland University | $39,442 | $26,678 | $9,120 | 58% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $36,621 | $27,492 | $15,407 | 46% |
| Wayne State University | $32,525 | $24,847 | $12,766 | 58% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $76,290 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $65,720 MI, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage $75,760 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $63,090 MI, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage $108,180 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $63,430 MI, $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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