Theater & Drama at The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
28
Optimistic
28
Base Case
22
Pessimistic
Earnings
$26,474/yr (25% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (37% exposed)
Job Market
Large (78,700 openings/yr)
ROI
9.2x earnings multiple (3.6x 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 | $425K | $430K | $409K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.1x | 9.2x | 8.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.6x | 3.6x | 3.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 36% | 33% | 27% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 28 | 28 | 22 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$46,912
Out-of-state: $118,640 (3.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,833
8.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$29,954
13% growth from Year 1
About The University of Texas at Arlington
The University of Texas at Arlington accepts 81% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, one of the larger campuses at 30,834 students in Arlington, TX.
See all programs and financial aid at The University of Texas at Arlington →Top Career Paths
Producers and directors
$83,480/yr
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$80,690/yr
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
$80,190/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Theater & Drama at The University of Texas at Arlington?
A score of 28/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Theater & Drama. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
What makes The University of Texas at Arlington's Theater & Drama program stand out?
Ranked #31 of 270 programs nationally, The University of Texas at Arlington lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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