Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $19,551 track close to the $21,147 national median for Theater & Drama programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The earnings-to-cost ratio of 6.1x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.
Some AI exposure exists in Theater & Drama's typical career paths, with 37% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 2% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $21,500 against $19,551/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.1 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.
Ranked #174 of 270 Theater & Drama programs, University of Rhode Island falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.