Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $24,674 at Central Washington University come in 17% above the national median of $21,147 for Theater & Drama programs.
The 12.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 37% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $24,500 debt-to-$24,674 income ratio translates to about 12 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #94 out of 270 programs, Central Washington University's Theater & Drama offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $24,674 to $32,946 shows 34% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.