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. We've also included details on how UNC Chapel Hill ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Chapel Hill was ranked #69 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNC Chapel Hill is $22,322. This is higher than $21,886, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Chapel Hill, theater students borrow a median amount of $15,613 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theater bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNC Chapel Hill are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 50 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 48 |
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