Program Analysis
Graduates earn $23,920/yr, edging above the $21,147 national average for Theater & Drama — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
At 9.1x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 37% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $23,250 debt-to-$23,920 income ratio translates to about 12 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #114 out of 270 programs, Ohio State University-Main Campus's Theater & Drama offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $23,920 to $38,039 over five years (59% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.