2023 Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 498 degrees and certificates were awarded to drama and theater arts students who went to a North Carolina college or university. This makes it the #47 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 33 schools in North Carolina to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Drama & Theater Arts program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for theater majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 10 Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of North Carolina School of the Arts to be the most popular school for drama and theater arts students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in North Carolina. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, UNCSA is a public school with a small student population.
Of the 68 students majoring in theater at UNCSA, 40% are male and 60% are female.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a great place for drama and theater arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 55 students majoring in theater at UNC Greensboro, 38% are male and 62% are female.
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Out of the 33 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Elon University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Elon is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Elon.
About 65% of the students majoring in theater at the school are women while 35% are male.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Appalachian State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular drama and theater arts schools in North Carolina. Appalachian State is a very large public school located in the distant town of Boone.
Women make up 72% of the theater majors at the school.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular drama and theater arts schools in North Carolina. Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 52% of the students majoring in theater at the school are women while 48% are male.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at UNC Charlotte take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,821.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Wilmington is a great place for drama and theater arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNCW is a large public school located in the midsize city of Wilmington.
Women make up 59% of the theater majors at the school.
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East Carolina University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. ECU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Greenville.
Women make up 65% of the theater majors at the school.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for drama and theater arts students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 26 students majoring in theater at UNC Chapel Hill, 46% are male and 54% are female.
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Western Carolina University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 67% of the students majoring in theater at the school are women while 33% are male.
This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $263, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Catawba College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Catawba is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salisbury.
Of the 20 students majoring in theater at Catawba, 55% are male and 45% are female.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 453 |
| Virginia | 455 |
| Florida | 656 |
| Tennessee | 203 |
| Kentucky | 181 |
| South Carolina | 175 |
| Louisiana | 168 |
| Arkansas | 97 |
| Alabama | 147 |
| Mississippi | 64 |
| West Virginia | 49 |
Drama & Theater Arts Related Majors
Drama & Theater Arts is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37,413 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 36,301 |
| Music | 25,910 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 16,778 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 6,355 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 26 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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