by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UNCW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UNCW was ranked #259 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Wilmington handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNCW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,029 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $21,886 for all theater students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNCW, theater students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of alltheater bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from UNCW. About 59% of these graduates were women and the other 41% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 95 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 28 |
| Music | 9 |
