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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 498 students earned their Theater degrees in NC.

A Drama & Theater Arts major is the 47th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 472
Master’s Degree 26

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 16.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 67.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 7,690 people employed in jobs related to a theater degree, compared to 418,310 nationwide.

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Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a theater grad in the state is $66,640, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,070 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,020 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 87% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $38,122. In their early career, Elon grads earn an average salary of $49,734. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,989. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,136.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,634. 74% of students get financical aid.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,603 a year. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,924. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

#10

Catawba College

Salisbury
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,371 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Catawba grads earn an average salary of $36,659. The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in NC

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Actors 19% $0
Music Directors and Composers 17% $39,180
Musicians and Singers 16% $0
Producers and Directors 16% $59,660
Writers and Authors 12% $57,510
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 11% $61,060
Dancers 10% $0
Sports Entertainers and Performers 9% $0
Set and Exhibit Designers 8% $55,700
Fashion Designers 4% $67,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Design & Applied Arts 944
Fine & Studio Arts 707
Music 511
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 223
Dance 125
Arts & Media Management 119
General Visual & Performing Arts 73
Other Visual Art 12

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