Theater & Drama at University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,397
11.6 months of Year 1 earnings
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.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Wisconsin-Parkside →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
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.
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