Drama & Theater Arts Schools in North Carolina
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in North Carolina
In this state, there are 11,090 people employed in jobs related to a Theater degree, compared to 446,020 nationwide.
Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in North Carolina
Theater grads earn an average of $73,600 in the state and $103,799 nationwide.
Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Programs in NC
There are 7 colleges in North Carolina that offer Theater degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,785 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,058 after earning their degree at this institution. About 19% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,602 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 90% of applicants. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,880 after earning their degree at this institution. About 67% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,015 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 87% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $37,893 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,953 a year. With an admission rate of 80%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.
Drama & Theater Arts Careers in NC
Some of the careers Theater majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Choreographers | 15% | $109,380 |
| Media Programming Directors | 11% | $90,799 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 9% | $46,983 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | 9% | $70,619 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | 8% | $51,873 |
| Musicians and Singers | 7% | $96,571 |
| Actors | 7% | $45,006 |
| Music Directors and Composers | 6% | $66,915 |
| Dancers | 1% | $74,180 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | -3% | $65,049 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | -3% | $109,049 |
| Fashion Designers | -3% | $53,057 |
Related Majors in North Carolina
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Theater.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 38,798 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37,770 |
| Music | 25,853 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 18,927 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 7,225 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4,430 |
| Dance | 3,274 |
| Other Visual Art | 941 |
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