Program Analysis
Missouri State University-Springfield's Theater & Drama graduates start at $22,369/yr — above the $21,147 national average, though not by a wide margin.
The 13.1x 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 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $22,500 debt load exceeds a year of the $22,369 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.
Ranked #70 out of 270 programs, Missouri State University-Springfield's Theater & Drama offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $22,369 to $37,897 over five years (69% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.