Theater Schools in North Carolina
468 students earned Theater degrees in North Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.
A Theater major is the 47th most popular major in this state.
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 |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 442 |
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
In this state, there are 7,690 people employed in jobs related to a theater degree, compared to 418,310 nationwide.

Wages for Theater 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.

Most Popular Theater Programs in NC
There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.
Request Information75% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,907. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Request InformationSeeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. An average student at Elon will pay a net price of $38,001. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Request InformationThis public school has an average net price of $14,765. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years.
Request InformationThis public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,018. 71% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.
Request InformationThis public school has an average net price of $19,442. 74% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Request InformationSeeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,703. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
Request Information59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,414.
Request InformationSeeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.
Request InformationThe average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Catawba. This private school has an average net price of $18,677. 83% of the teachers are full time.
Request InformationTheater Careers in NC
Some of the careers theater majors go into include:
Job Title | NC Job Growth | NC Median Salary |
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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 |
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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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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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