# Western Connecticut State University: Theatre (bachelor's)

Danbury, CT. IPEDS 130776, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-connecticut-state-university/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,150
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,955 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in CT: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$10,870

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,955 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,507 | $59,566 | 4.5 years |
| 30-48k | $13,716 | $60,488 | 4.6 years |
| 48-75k | $16,697 | $73,634 | 5.6 years |
| 75-110k | $18,737 | $82,630 | 6.3 years |
| 110k+ | $21,318 | $94,012 | 7.1 years |

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

## Theatre at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Connecticut State University | $50,955 | $27,000 | $17,604 | 52% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $100,060 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $88,260 CT, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage $103,060 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $98,460 CT, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage $86,090 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $81,510 CT, $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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