Theater & Drama at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
22
Optimistic
22
Base Case
18
Pessimistic
Earnings
$20,290/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (37% exposed)
Job Market
Large (78,700 openings/yr)
ROI
10.1x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)
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 | $480K | $481K | $450K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.0x | 10.1x | 9.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.2x | 4.2x | 3.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 36% | 33% | 27% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 22 | 22 | 18 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$47,816
Out-of-state: $114,524 (4.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,000
12.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$38,130
88% growth from Year 1
About Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College accepts 74% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, one of the larger campuses at 29,207 students in Baton Rouge, LA.
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Producers and directors
$83,480/yr
Fashion designers
$80,690/yr
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
$80,190/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College's Theater & Drama program score?
This program scores 22/100 — on the lower end for Theater & Drama. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Do Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Theater & Drama graduates earn enough to justify the loans?
The debt-to-income ratio of 1.0x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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