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Theater & Drama at Carthage College

Kenosha, WI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
25 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
25
Optimistic
25
Base Case
17
Pessimistic
Earnings $28,727/yr (36% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (37% exposed)
Job Market Large (78,700 openings/yr)
ROI 3.0x earnings multiple
Ranked #73 of 270 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Theater & Drama graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $434K $438K $416K
Earnings Multiple 3.0x 3.0x 2.8x
Probability of Field Employment 36% 33% 27%
DegreeOutlook Score 25 25 17

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$146,000
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$99,252
32% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Graduates of Carthage College's Theater & Drama program earn $28,727/yr in their first year — 36% above the $21,147 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

The financial case is thin at 3.0x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Theater & Drama's typical career paths, with 37% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.

At #73 of 270 Theater & Drama programs, Carthage College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About Carthage College

Carthage College has a 84% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 2,628 students in Kenosha, WI. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $99,252 — 32% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Producers and directors $83,480/yr
Fashion designers $80,690/yr
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary $80,190/yr
View all 12 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Theater & Drama at Other Schools

Saint Mary's College of California ($38,160) University of Notre Dame ($37,531) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ($36,557) University of South Dakota ($33,852) The University of Texas at Austin ($33,261) Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($33,169) Carnegie Mellon University ($32,967) University of Colorado Boulder ($32,142)

Other Majors at Carthage College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($74,265) Accounting and Related Services ($61,887) Finance and Financial Management Services ($58,543) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($53,555) Mathematics ($52,593) Marketing ($50,175) Special Education and Teaching ($48,593) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($47,185)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Theater & Drama at Carthage College?
A score of 25/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Theater & Drama. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →