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. We've also included details on how UNC Chapel Hill ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Chapel Hill was ranked #63 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 63 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill is $26,457. 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 UNC Chapel Hill paid an average of $1,557 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $292 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,019 | $37,360 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 | $1,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,016 | $13,016 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,814 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's theater program at UNC Chapel Hill make a median salary of $37,985. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all theater graduates with a master's is $27,533.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 theater majors earned their master's degree from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNC Chapel Hill are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 47 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 42 |
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