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Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft bachelor's degree outcomes at Ohio State University-Lima Campus

Lima, OH · Public · Federal field 5005

Data scope

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The short version

Reported earnings are close to the same-degree benchmark.

$2,330 below the national median for the same field and credential.

Debt pressure
67.4% of annual earnings
Positive-payoff price ceiling
Not reached
10-year scenario
−133% · Negative payoff
Price evidence
College-wide context only
PRICE SENSITIVITY

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What stays fixed$37,445 observed annual earnings · 4 years of study · $45,000 alternative annual earnings · ten-year horizonThe marked price is this college’s institution-wide average net price, not the exact price of this program category. This is a sensitivity test, not a tuition quote or earnings forecast.
OUTCOME SIGNALS

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+59%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$23,920$38,039
18Earn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
20Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
39Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
33Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
Not availableAwarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2023–24 first-major completions in this field and credential
01 · PRICE CONTEXT$12,940

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWING$25,250

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$37,445

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$268/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$12,940Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$19,487Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context
COMPLETION RATE22.7%Institution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$23,920Year 1
$37,445Year 4
$38,039Year 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

8.6% of gross monthly earnings

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$3,120
Estimated loan payment$268
33borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$37,445 vs. $39,775

$2,330 below the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$78,050 median wageOH estimate · 3,940 jobs · 25-1121+2.2% projected U.S. growth · 8k openings/yrTypical entry: Master's degreeActorsNot available median wageU.S. estimate · 170 jobs · 27-2011+0.0% projected U.S. growth · 6.3k openings/yrTypical entry: Some college, no degreeProducers and Directors$69,350 median wageOH estimate · 1,610 jobs · 27-2012+4.0% projected U.S. growth · 12.1k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeEntertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherNot available median wageU.S. estimate · 400 jobs · 27-2099+4.7% projected U.S. growth · 4.5k openings/yrTypical entry: No formal educational credentialChoreographers$66,910 median wageOH estimate · 120 jobs · 27-2032+3.1% projected U.S. growth · 0.6k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentWriters and Authors$65,930 median wageOH estimate · 830 jobs · 27-3043-0.3% projected U.S. growth · 11.9k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeDancersNot available median wageU.S. estimate · 8,130 jobs · 27-2031+2.2% projected U.S. growth · 1.6k openings/yrTypical entry: No formal educational credentialFashion Designers$82,050 median wageOH estimate · 90 jobs · 27-1022+0.1% projected U.S. growth · 2.5k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeMusic Directors and Composers$61,380 median wageOH estimate · 440 jobs · 27-2041+1.2% projected U.S. growth · 4.2k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeSet and Exhibit Designers$54,560 median wageOH estimate · 290 jobs · 27-1027+1.4% projected U.S. growth · 2.2k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeCostume Attendants$46,330 median wageOH estimate · 160 jobs · 39-3092+5.9% projected U.S. growth · 1.7k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMusicians and SingersNot available median wageU.S. estimate · 1,760 jobs · 27-2042+0.3% projected U.S. growth · 17.4k openings/yrTypical entry: No formal educational credential
Possible alternatives

Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.

Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.

Saint Clairsville, OH

Ohio University-Eastern Campus

$5,351 higher earnings · $2,500 less debt · $9,015 lower annual net price

Earnings
$42,796
Debt
$22,750
Annual net price
$3,925
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Chillicothe, OH

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

$5,351 higher earnings · $2,500 less debt · $7,185 lower annual net price

Earnings
$42,796
Debt
$22,750
Annual net price
$5,755
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Ironton, OH

Ohio University-Southern Campus

$5,351 higher earnings · $2,500 less debt · $6,947 lower annual net price

Earnings
$42,796
Debt
$22,750
Annual net price
$5,993
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Lancaster, OH

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

$5,351 higher earnings · $2,500 less debt · $7,290 lower annual net price

Earnings
$42,796
Debt
$22,750
Annual net price
$5,650
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DATA QUALITY

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39 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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