Below are the key facts about this program at UNCSA. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNCSA as a strong choice for drama & theater arts, coming in at #90 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 90 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in North Carolina | 3 of 9 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 17 of 76 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in drama & theater arts at UNCSA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 91 |
| Master’s | 26 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina School of the Arts conferred 91 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
UNCSA is among the very best schools in the country for drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at UNCSA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,621 a year. This is lower than $35,042, the median for all majors at UNCSA.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNCSA, drama & theater arts graduates take on a median debt of $24,592 in student loans. This is above $24,434, the typical median for all majors at UNCSA.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,497 | $24,231 |
| Fees | $2,980 | $2,980 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UNCSA were White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina School of the Arts with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UNCSA awarded 64 bachelor’s completions in technical theatre/theatre design and technology recently — 66% to women and 34% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (70%).
UNCSA granted 27 bachelor’s completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (33%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNCSA. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 26 |