by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UNCW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UNCW was ranked #219 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #8 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 212 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 219 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Wilmington handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNCW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,450 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNCW was $838 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 | $4,443 | $20,111 |
| Fees | $2,874 | $2,874 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,130 | $1,130 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,605 | $12,605 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,978 | $5,978 |
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Of the 17 theater students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNCW, about 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNCW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% 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 Wilmington with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UNCW 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 UNCW 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 Wilmington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 93 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 38 |
| Music | 7 |