Theater Schools in North Carolina

In 2022-2023, 468 students earned their Theater degrees in NC.

In this state, Theater is the 129th most popular major out of a total 211 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Theater Majors in North Carolina

Theater majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	26

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a theater major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of theater majors in North Carolina is as follows:

• Asian: 1.5%
• Black or African American: 13.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
• White: 66.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
• Other Races: 5.6%

Jobs for Theater Grads in North Carolina

There are 7,690 people in the state and 418,310 people in the nation working in theater jobs.

Wages for Theater Jobs in North Carolina

Theater grads earn an average of $66,640 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

Most Popular Theater Programs in NC

There are 2 colleges in North Carolina that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Theater Careers in NC

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title	NC Job Growth	NC Median Salary
Producers and Directors	16%	$59,660

Related Majors in North Carolina

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.

Major	Annual Graduates in NC
Music	126
Fine & Studio Arts	60
Film, Video & Photographic Arts	30
Design & Applied Arts	22
Dance	10

View all majors related to Theater

View Nationwide Theater Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Donald Judge under License

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