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 NC A&T ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at NC A&T was ranked #285 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #10 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 277 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 285 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina A & T State University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC A&T go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,996 a year. 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 NC A&T paid an average of $717 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $148 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,540 | $17,200 |
| Fees | $3,208 | $3,208 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,832 | $8,832 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,600 | $3,600 |
Learn more about NC A&T tuition and fees.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from NC A&T in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 80% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina A & T State University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NC A&T does not offer an online option for its theater bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NC A&T Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at North Carolina A & T State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 30 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 17 |
| Music | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.