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Theater in South Carolina

Theater Schools in South Carolina

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

A Theater major is the 69th 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 130
Master’s Degree 8

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: 19.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 64.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Theater Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 1,900 people employed in jobs related to a theater degree, compared to 274,110 nationwide.

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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 $82,560.

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There are 10 colleges in South Carolina that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 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. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $12,952.

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

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay 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

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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#5

Bob Jones University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $16,506. The full-time teacher rate is 92%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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#6

Wofford College

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

The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Wofford. This private school has an average net price of $29,236. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 57%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending USC Upstate will pay a net price of $13,466.

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#8

Converse College

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Converse. An average student at Converse will pay a net price of $19,737.

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#8

Furman University

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

This private school has an average net price of $31,357. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

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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. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,010. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years.

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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
Musical Theater 11
Acting 5
Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft 1

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