Program Analysis
At $21,900/yr, Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft graduates from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus land near the $21,147 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
At 7.9x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 37% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $25,250 debt load exceeds a year of the $21,900 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.
At #172 out of 270 programs, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's financial outcomes for Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $21,900 to $31,649 shows 45% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.