Theater & Drama at University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
23
Optimistic
22
Base Case
16
Pessimistic
Earnings
$26,048/yr (23% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (37% exposed)
Job Market
Large (78,700 openings/yr)
ROI
7.8x earnings multiple (2.6x 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 | $422K | $428K | $407K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 7.8x | 7.8x | 7.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 2.6x | 2.6x | 2.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 36% | 33% | 27% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 23 | 22 | 16 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$54,504
Out-of-state: $164,380 (2.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,665
10.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$29,220
12% growth from Year 1
About University of Arizona
A 86% acceptance rate means University of Arizona is accessible to most applicants, with 40,769 students enrolled in Tucson, AZ.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Arizona →Top Career Paths
Producers and directors
$83,480/yr
Fashion designers
$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 University of Arizona?
A score of 22/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Theater & Drama. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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