Drama & Theater Arts at University of North Carolina Wilmington
What traits are you looking for in a school for Drama & Theater Arts, consider the program at University of North Carolina Wilmington. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of North Carolina Wilmington sits in Wilmington, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at University of North Carolina Wilmington.
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Studying Online at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Distance learning is available at University of North Carolina Wilmington. Among 18,848 students, 4,303 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,428 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at University of North Carolina Wilmington
These rankings give you a sense of how University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Drama & Theater Arts program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #8 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #39 of 78 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #53 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #223 of 367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #232 of 365 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington
Students who complete University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $21,029 |
| 2 years | $23,340 |
| 3 years | $28,357 |
| 4 years | $32,012 |
| 5 years | $28,208 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington take home a median $32,012, compared with $61,282 for all University of North Carolina Wilmington graduates — about 48% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington is $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington, by degree type.
Program-wide, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington are 73% women (11) and 27% men (4).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Among the 15 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington, 73% were women (11) and 27% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina Wilmington.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina Wilmington, below the national average of 34%.*
*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 Wilmington
This Drama & Theater Arts program at University of North Carolina Wilmington breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 15 |
Best-Paid Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Students who finish Drama & Theater Arts program at University of North Carolina Wilmington work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.