Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at University of Wyoming

University of Wyoming's theatre program graduates earn $26,053 in their first year—placing them in the 92nd percentile nationally for this degree, well above the $20,698 national median. That's a meaningful achievement for a field where early earnings typically struggle, and the $21,500 median debt is roughly $3,500 below what theatre graduates carry at most schools. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.83, graduates face less than one year's salary in student loans, which is manageable compared to many arts programs.

The catch? This data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, making it difficult to know whether these outcomes are consistent or simply reflect a particularly successful cohort. Wyoming's open admission policy (97% acceptance rate) and single in-state option for theatre training mean you're looking at limited data from a program that takes nearly everyone who applies.

For families committed to theatre training who want to stay in Wyoming, this looks like a reasonable path—lower debt and surprisingly strong earnings compared to peers nationwide. But the small sample size means you should talk directly with the program about typical career paths and whether recent graduates' success reflects sustainable industry connections or temporary market conditions. If your child is weighing multiple theatre programs, treat these numbers as encouraging but not definitive proof of consistent outcomes.