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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Theater Arts in North Carolina

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Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina

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Theater Arts is the 70th most popular major in the country with 11,323 degrees awarded in 2021-2022.

Across North Carolina, there were 333 theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina” ranking looked at 29 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in theater arts. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in theater arts.

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Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina

The colleges and universities below are the best for north carolina theater students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Theater Arts in North Carolina

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Out of the 29 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina School of the Arts landed the #1 spot on the list. University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a small school located in Winston Salem, North Carolina that handed out 32 ’s theater degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.

Read more about Theater Arts at UNCSA

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Catawba College
Salisbury, North Carolina

Out of the 29 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Catawba College landed the #2 spot on the list. This small school is located in Salisbury, North Carolina, and it awarded 5 ’s theater degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Theater Arts at Catawba College

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Brevard College
Brevard, North Carolina

Out of the 29 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Brevard College landed the #3 spot on the list. This small school is located in Brevard, North Carolina, and it awarded 4 ’s theater degrees in 2021-2022.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Theater Arts at Brevard College

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Guilford College
Greensboro, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Guilford College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina list. Greensboro, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theater degrees to 10 students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theater Arts at Guilford

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina list. UNC Greensboro is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 80 ’s theater degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theater Arts at UNC Greensboro

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Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, North Carolina

Mars Hill University ranked #6 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina list. Located in Mars Hill, North Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified ’s theater students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

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With a ranking of #7, University of North Carolina at Asheville did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina list. Asheville, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s theater degrees to 8 students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Theater Arts at UNCA

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Davidson College
Davidson, North Carolina

Davidson College ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina list. Davidson is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Davidson, North Carolina. It awarded 2 ’s theater degrees in 2021-2022.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Theater Arts at Davidson College

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Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina

Western Carolina University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #9. Western Carolina University is located in Cullowhee, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 21 ’s theater degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Theater Arts at Western Carolina University

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North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, North Carolina

North Carolina A & T State University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina ranking. Greensboro, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s theater degrees to 10 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full NC A&T Theater Arts Report

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Elon University
Elon, North Carolina

With a ranking of #11, Elon University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina list. Elon, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theater degrees to 1 students in 2021-2022.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theater Arts at Elon

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North Carolina Wesleyan College
Rocky Mount, North Carolina

North Carolina Wesleyan College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #12. North Carolina Wesleyan College is located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 4 ’s theater degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Theater Arts at North Carolina Wesleyan College

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University of North Carolina at Pembroke came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina ranking. University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a medium-sized school located in Pembroke, North Carolina that handed out 5 ’s theater degrees in 2021-2022.

Full University of North Carolina at Pembroke Theater Arts Report

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Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina

Appalachian State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #14. Appalachian State is located in Boone, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 25 ’s theater degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Full Appalachian State University Theater Arts Report

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University of North Carolina at Wilmington landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina ranking. University of North Carolina at Wilmington is a public institution located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 17 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of North Carolina at Wilmington Theater Arts Report

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High Point University
High Point, North Carolina

High Point University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina ranking. High Point is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in High Point, North Carolina. It awarded 8 ’s theater degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theater Arts at High Point

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Greensboro College
Greensboro, North Carolina

Greensboro College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina ranking. Greensboro College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Theater Arts at Greensboro College

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Meredith College
Raleigh, North Carolina

With a ranking of #18, Meredith College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina list. Meredith is a small school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that handed out 2 ’s theater degrees in 2021-2022.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Meredith Theater Arts Report

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Barton College
Wilson, North Carolina

Barton College ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina list. Located in Wilson, North Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 0 degrees to qualified ’s theater students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Theater Arts at Barton College

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

With a ranking of #20, East Carolina University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina list. ECU is located in Greenville, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 22 ’s theater degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Theater Arts at ECU

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #21 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina list. This large school is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and it awarded 24 ’s theater degrees in 2021-2022.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theater Arts at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Lenoir - Rhyne University
Hickory, North Carolina

Lenoir - Rhyne University landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina ranking. Lenoir - Rhyne University is a small school located in Hickory, North Carolina that handed out 1 ’s theater degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Lenoir - Rhyne University Theater Arts Report

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina ranking. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 37 degrees to qualified ’s theater students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.

Read full report on Theater Arts at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Methodist University
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Methodist University ranked #24 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina list. Methodist University is a small school located in Fayetteville, North Carolina that handed out 0 ’s theater degrees in 2021-2022.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Theater Arts at Methodist

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Wake Forest University landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in North Carolina ranking. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized school located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that handed out 5 ’s theater degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Wake Forest University Theater Arts Report

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