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 Charlotte ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Charlotte was ranked #177 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #7 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 171 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 177 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte is $18,052. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte, theater students borrow a median amount of $27,063 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theater bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $50,400.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNC Charlotte paid an average of $770 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $159 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $18,474 |
| Fees | $3,402 | $3,402 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,864 | $13,864 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,644 | $2,644 |
Learn more about UNC Charlotte tuition and fees.
Of the 24 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from UNC Charlotte in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNC Charlotte are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% 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 Charlotte with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UNC Charlotte 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 Charlotte Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 91 |
| Music | 21 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 14 |
| Dance | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.