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Theater & Drama at University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
29 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
29
Optimistic
29
Base Case
23
Pessimistic
Earnings $25,306/yr (20% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (37% exposed)
Job Market Large (78,700 openings/yr)
ROI 13.5x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #27 of 270 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft programs Top 10%

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 $420K $425K $405K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.4x 13.5x 12.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.4x 6.4x 6.1x
Probability of Field Employment 36% 33% 27%
DegreeOutlook Score 29 29 23

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$31,420
Out-of-state: $65,988 (6.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$40,176
-28% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,397
11.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of Wisconsin-Parkside's Theater & Drama graduates start at $25,306/yr — above the $21,147 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 13.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 37% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,397 debt-to-$25,306 income ratio translates to about 12 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

A #27 ranking out of 270 Theater & Drama programs nationally puts University of Wisconsin-Parkside in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

About University of Wisconsin-Parkside

A 73% acceptance rate means University of Wisconsin-Parkside is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 2,951 students in Kenosha, WI.

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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 University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Computer Science ($64,354) Management Information Systems and Services ($53,588) Health and Medical Administrative Services ($50,190) Accounting and Related Services ($47,648) Business/Commerce, General ($45,679) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($42,342) Marketing ($40,916) Communication and Media Studies ($37,107)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Wisconsin-Parkside's Theater & Drama program score?
This program scores 29/100 — on the lower end for Theater & Drama. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →