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Theater in South Carolina

Theater Schools in South Carolina

150 students earned Theater degrees in South Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.

A Theater major is the 65th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Theater Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 141
Master’s Degree 8
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In South 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 20.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 64.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Theater Grads in South Carolina

2,850 people in the state and 418,310 in the nation are employed in jobs related to theater.

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Wages for Theater Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, theater grads earn an average of $57,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 11 colleges in South Carolina that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Winthrop University

Rock Hill
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. A typical student attending Winthrop will pay a net price of $16,576. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $21,044.

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#4

College of Charleston

Charleston
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,690. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $21,675. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#6

Bob Jones University

Greenville
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,029 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate.

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#7

Wofford College

Spartanburg
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
1,764 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Wofford.

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#8

Converse College

Spartanburg
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,377 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Converse. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 98% of the teachers are full time.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
6,038 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,466. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#10

Furman University

Greenville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
2,567 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,280 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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Theater Careers in SC

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Producers and Directors 18% $47,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Fine & Studio Arts 347
Design & Applied Arts 316
Music 204
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 132
Arts & Media Management 104
Dance 36
Other Visual Art 27
General Visual & Performing Arts 19

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