Program Analysis
At $21,001/yr, Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft graduates from Roosevelt University land near the $21,147 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
The 5.0x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.
AI risk is moderate — 37% task exposure — and the 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $26,000 debt load exceeds a year of the $21,001 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.
At #241 out of 270 programs, Roosevelt University's financial outcomes for Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.