by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how WCU ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #248 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #9 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 243 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 248 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at WCU is $21,824. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $20,701 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WCU, theater students borrow a median amount of $23,067 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at WCU is $243 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WCU paid an average of $340 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $184 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| Books and Supplies | $693 | $693 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,764 | $11,764 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,330 | $3,330 |
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Of the 21 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from WCU in 2021-2022, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WCU 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 WCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Western Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 50 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 43 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 19 |