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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in South Carolina

175 Theater students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Drama & Theater Arts is the 65th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 161
Master’s Degree 14

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: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 13.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 74.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts 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 Drama & Theater Arts 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
56% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,336 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. In their early career, Coastal Carolina University grads earn an average salary of $34,196.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,626 a year. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

College of Charleston

Charleston
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,654. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,114 after earning their degree at this institution.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,089 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

#6

Bob Jones University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,798 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

#7

Wofford College

Spartanburg
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,764 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Wofford.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,038 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. In their early career, USC Upstate grads earn an average salary of $37,542. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.60%.

#8

Converse College

Spartanburg
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,377 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. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,585 after earning their degree at this institution.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,280 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Graduates earn an average $33,295 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years.

#10

Furman University

Greenville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
2,567 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,496 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,563. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in SC

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Dancers 20% $0
Producers and Directors 18% $47,510
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 14% $56,740
Actors 12% $0
Music Directors and Composers 7% $53,150
Musicians and Singers 6% $0
Fashion Designers 0% $49,130
Set and Exhibit Designers 0% $0

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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