by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for theater arts students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 349 bachelor's degrees in theater arts to qualified students.
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The theater bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality theater program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for theater arts students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for theater arts students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Duke University is a great option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Duke University
University of North Carolina School of the Arts is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in theater arts. UNCSA is a small public university located in the city of Winston Salem.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in theater arts needs to check out University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
It is hard to beat University of North Carolina at Greensboro if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in theater arts. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Greensboro.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Appalachian State University
Located in the city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
ECU is a very large public university located in the small city of Greenville.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from East Carolina University
Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
WCU is a large public university located in the distant town of Cullowhee.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Western Carolina University
Located in the midsize city of High Point, High Point is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from High Point University
Explore all the Best Theater Arts Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 421 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 139 |
| Georgia | 453 | 248 |
| Virginia | 421 | 314 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 144 |
| Kentucky | 331 | 158 |
| Alabama | 320 | 110 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 148 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 73 |
| Mississippi | 275 | 44 |
| West Virginia | 223 | 31 |
Theater Arts is one of 11 different types of Drama & Theater Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Design & Technology | 55 |
| Musical Theater | 37 |
| Acting | 17 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 13 |
| Costume Design | 1 |
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