Theater & Drama at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
25
Optimistic
24
Base Case
18
Pessimistic
Earnings
$26,753/yr (27% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (37% exposed)
Job Market
Large (78,700 openings/yr)
ROI
11.0x earnings multiple (4.0x 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 | $418K | $424K | $404K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.9x | 11.0x | 10.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.9x | 4.0x | 3.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 36% | 33% | 27% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 25 | 24 | 18 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$38,380
Out-of-state: $106,660 (4.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,044
9.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$28,352
6% growth from Year 1
About University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
With 77% of applicants admitted, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 21,496 students in Norman, OK.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus →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 Oklahoma-Norman Campus?
A score of 24/100 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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