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 ECU ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #171 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 165 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 171 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at ECU is $21,295. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $20,701 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ECU was $864 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,794 | $1,794 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,176 | $4,176 |
Learn more about ECU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from ECU. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the ECU 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 ECU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at East Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 84 |
| Music | 45 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 30 |
| Dance | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.