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. In addition, we cover how Coastal Carolina University ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at Coastal Carolina University was ranked #262 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #4 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 254 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 262 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Coastal Carolina University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Coastal Carolina University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $16,862 a year. This is less than $20,701, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Coastal Carolina University was $1,231 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $487 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,460 | $29,448 |
| Fees | $180 | $180 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,210 | $1,210 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,418 | $11,418 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,150 | $4,150 |
Learn more about Coastal Carolina University tuition and fees.
Of the 40 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from Coastal Carolina University in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Coastal Carolina University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Coastal Carolina University theater bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Coastal Carolina University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Coastal Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 42 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 18 |
| Music | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.