Program Analysis
Pacific Lutheran University's Theater & Drama graduates start at $25,754/yr — above the $21,147 national average, though not by a wide margin.
An earnings multiple of 2.1x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.
AI risk is moderate — 37% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $24,125 debt-to-$25,754 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #140 out of 270 programs, Pacific Lutheran University's financial outcomes for Theater & Drama trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.