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Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,474/yr (25% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (37% exposed)

Job Market Large (78,700 openings/yr)

ROI 9.2x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #31 of 270 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$425K	$430K	$409K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.1x	9.2x	8.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.6x	3.6x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	36%	33%	27%
DegreeOutlook Score	28	28	22

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$46,912

Out-of-state: $118,640 (3.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,940

-30% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,833

8.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$29,954

13% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $26,474 put The University of Texas at Arlington's Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft program 25% above the national median of $21,147 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.2x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft's typical career paths, with 37% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $18,833 represents roughly 9 months of the $26,474 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #31 of 270 nationally, this is a top-5% Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

About The University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington accepts 81% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, one of the larger campuses at 30,834 students in Arlington, TX.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at The University of Texas at Arlington?

A score of 28/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

What makes The University of Texas at Arlington's Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft program stand out?

Ranked #31 of 270 programs nationally, The University of Texas at Arlington lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →