by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Western. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #8 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western among the top schools in the country for drama & theater arts, coming in at #209 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 209 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in North Carolina | 8 of 9 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 40 of 76 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in drama & theater arts at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Carolina University conferred 31 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Western holds a strong position among schools offering drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,148 a year. This is lower than $52,554, the median for all majors at Western.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western, drama & theater arts graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,235, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,630 | $3,630 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Western were White. Roughly 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Western conferred 31 bachelor’s degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general recently — 65% to women and 35% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (84%).
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