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Theater Arts in North Carolina

Theater Arts Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Theater Arts Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 7,580 people employed in jobs related to a Theater degree, compared to 297,000 nationwide.

Theater Arts Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Theater Arts Jobs in North Carolina

Theater grads earn an average of $75,574 in the state and $109,433 nationwide.

Theater Arts Wages Nationwide vs. NC

Our data covers 6 colleges in North Carolina offering Theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,785 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 90% of applicants. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,058 after earning their degree at this institution. About 19% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,602 in their first year after graduation. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,015 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,893 a year. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,953 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 80%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Theater Arts Careers in NC

Some of the careers Theater majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983
Producers and Directors $90,515
Talent Directors $73,937
Media Technical Directors/Managers $65,049
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other $51,873
Media Programming Directors $90,799
Actors $45,006

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Theater.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Art Studies 18,711
Film & Video Production 9,544
Film Studies 5,777
Art History 3,557
Art Education 1,860
Entertainment & Media Management 982
Entertainment & Media Management 432
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 220

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