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 Greensboro ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Greensboro was ranked #133 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 128 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 133 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Greensboro handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in theater from UNC Greensboro. This makes it the #108 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNC Greensboro go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $18,154 a year. This is less than $20,701, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNC Greensboro paid an average of $840 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $184 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,422 | $20,168 |
| Fees | $3,171 | $3,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $850 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,534 | $10,534 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,336 | $3,336 |
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The theater program at UNC Greensboro awarded 66 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNC Greensboro are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% 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 Greensboro with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UNC Greensboro 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 Greensboro Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 theater majors earned their master's degree from UNC Greensboro. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNC Greensboro are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% 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 Greensboro with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| 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 Greensboro.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 105 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 66 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 49 |
| Dance | 28 |
| Arts & Media Management | 20 |
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