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. Also, learn how C of C ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at C of C was ranked #196 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 189 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 196 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of Charleston handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at C of C is $21,645. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at C of C paid an average of $1,517 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $522 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,518 | $36,398 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,032 | $14,032 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,632 | $4,632 |
Learn more about C of C tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 37% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at C of C are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the C of C 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 C of C Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at College of Charleston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Arts & Media Management | 60 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 52 |
| Music | 18 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 5 |
| Dance | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.