Theater & Drama at Florida Southern College

Lakeland, FL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $22,336/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (37% exposed)

Job Market Large (78,700 openings/yr)

ROI 2.4x earnings multiple

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	$408K	$414K	$396K
Earnings Multiple	2.4x	2.4x	2.3x
Probability of Field Employment	36%	33%	27%
DegreeOutlook Score	21	20	16

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$169,440

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$118,656

30% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

14.0 months of Year 1 earnings

With a 59% acceptance rate, Florida Southern College is moderately selective, with a smaller student body of 2,607 in Lakeland, FL.

Producers and directors $83,480/yr

Fashion designers $80,690/yr

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary $80,190/yr

For students who prefer applied learning, trade programs can deliver strong earnings with significantly less debt and shorter time to employment.

What does a 20/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Theater & Drama at Florida Southern College?

At 20/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Theater & Drama programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

What's the payoff timeline for a Theater & Drama degree from Florida Southern College?

At $26,000 in median debt, graduates carry 14 months of starting salary in loans. Income-driven repayment plans may be relevant for many borrowers.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →