by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how ECU ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #290 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ECU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $18,565 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $21,886 for all theater students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ECU, theater students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all theater majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at East Carolina University.
Of the 26 theater students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from ECU, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 85 |
| Music | 41 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 24 |
| Dance | 19 |
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