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Theater & Drama at SUNY at Fredonia

Fredonia, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
23 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
24
Optimistic
23
Base Case
20
Pessimistic
Earnings $20,453/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (37% exposed)
Job Market Large (78,700 openings/yr)
ROI 13.3x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #110 of 270 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft programs Top 50%

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 $463K $465K $438K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.2x 13.3x 12.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.0x 6.1x 5.7x
Probability of Field Employment 36% 33% 27%
DegreeOutlook Score 24 23 20

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,084
Out-of-state: $76,764 (6.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$62,576
-78% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
15.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$35,448
73% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

SUNY at Fredonia's Theater & Drama program produces graduates earning $20,453/yr — within striking distance of the $21,147 national average for this field.

With a 13.3x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 5% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Theater & Drama career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At a 1.3x debt-to-first-year-earnings ratio, loan repayment extends well beyond graduation. Financial aid and income-driven plans become important considerations.

A #110 ranking among 270 Theater & Drama programs places SUNY at Fredonia in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The $20,453-to-$35,448 earnings arc over five years reflects a 73% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About SUNY at Fredonia

A 79% acceptance rate means SUNY at Fredonia is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 2,860 students in Fredonia, NY.

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Top Career Paths

Producers and directors $83,480/yr
Fashion designers $80,690/yr
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary $80,190/yr
View all 12 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Theater & Drama at Other Schools

Saint Mary's College of California ($38,160) University of Notre Dame ($37,531) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ($36,557) University of South Dakota ($33,852) The University of Texas at Austin ($33,261) Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($33,169) Carnegie Mellon University ($32,967) University of Colorado Boulder ($32,142)

Other Majors at SUNY at Fredonia

Finance and Financial Management Services ($46,737) Accounting and Related Services ($46,658) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($44,089) Marketing ($42,468) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($36,276) Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication ($33,126) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($32,515) Biology, General ($31,617)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 23/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Theater & Drama at SUNY at Fredonia?
At 23/100, 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 SUNY at Fredonia?
At $27,000 in median debt, graduates carry 16 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 →