Drama & Theater Arts at University of North Carolina School of the Arts
If you are interested in studying Drama & Theater Arts, you may want to check out the program at University of North Carolina School of the Arts. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts is located in Winston Salem, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 117 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Online coursework is an option at University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Of 1,111 students, 3 (0%) studied exclusively online and 185 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at University of North Carolina School of the Arts
These rankings give you a sense of how University of North Carolina School of the Arts’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #3 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #18 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #32 of 78 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #105 of 365 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #180 of 367 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Graduates of University of North Carolina School of the Arts’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,666 |
| 2 years | $35,730 |
| 3 years | $41,572 |
| 4 years | $32,621 |
| 5 years | $36,238 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from University of North Carolina School of the Arts take home a median $32,621, compared with $35,042 for all University of North Carolina School of the Arts graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from University of North Carolina School of the Arts stands at $24,592.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of North Carolina School of the Arts, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 69% women (81) and 31% men (36).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Among the 91 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at University of North Carolina School of the Arts, 68% were women (62) and 32% were men (29).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 54 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina School of the Arts, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Of the 26 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at University of North Carolina School of the Arts, 73% were women (19) and 27% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Drama & Theater Arts Concentrations at University of North Carolina School of the Arts
The Drama & Theater Arts program at University of North Carolina School of the Arts includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 27 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 90 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at University of North Carolina School of the Arts work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Drama & Theater Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
| Producers and Directors | $90,515 |
| Dancers | $74,180 |
| Talent Directors | $73,937 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | $65,049 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.