Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft bachelor's degree programs in North Carolina

Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

8Programs reporting earnings

$41,108Median year-4 earnings

$25,000Median federal debt

8Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in North Carolina

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1University of North Carolina School of the ArtsWinston Salem · $24,592 federal debt$48,664 2Appalachian State UniversityBoone · $24,755 federal debt$44,986 3East Carolina UniversityGreenville · $27,000 federal debt$41,394 4University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill · $15,613 federal debt$41,362 5University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro · $25,914 federal debt$41,108 6University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte · $26,000 federal debt$39,725 7University of North Carolina WilmingtonWilmington · $25,000 federal debt$35,956 8Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee · $26,000 federal debt$34,516

CAREER CONTEXT IN NC

What related occupations pay in North Carolina

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1121Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $73,800
Middle 50% wage range: $55,390–$84,710
State employment: 2,880
Projected growth: +2.2%
Annual openings: 8,000

10th–90th percentile: $45,460–$104,620

27-2012Producers and Directors

State median wage: $63,700
Middle 50% wage range: $40,230–$88,430
State employment: 3,500
Projected growth: +4.0%
Annual openings: 12,100

10th–90th percentile: $34,120–$133,170

27-3043Writers and Authors

State median wage: $63,660
Middle 50% wage range: $47,940–$83,360
State employment: 1,810
Projected growth: -0.3%
Annual openings: 11,900

10th–90th percentile: $42,180–$117,820

27-1022Fashion Designers

State median wage: $74,990
Middle 50% wage range: $52,310–$105,890
State employment: 460
Projected growth: +0.1%
Annual openings: 2,500

10th–90th percentile: $32,280–$195,590

27-2041Music Directors and Composers

State median wage: $63,380
Middle 50% wage range: $49,610–$82,430
State employment: 200
Projected growth: +1.2%
Annual openings: 4,200

10th–90th percentile: $38,480–$190,280

27-1027Set and Exhibit Designers

State median wage: $49,410
Middle 50% wage range: $42,370–$60,150
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: +1.4%
Annual openings: 2,200

10th–90th percentile: $22,160–$87,510

39-3092Costume Attendants

State median wage: $33,920
Middle 50% wage range: $31,200–$45,680
State employment: 50
Projected growth: +5.9%
Annual openings: 1,700

10th–90th percentile: $23,390–$55,430

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in North Carolina; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	University of North Carolina School of the Arts	Winston Salem	$48,664	$24,592
2	Appalachian State University	Boone	$44,986	$24,755
3	East Carolina University	Greenville	$41,394	$27,000
4	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Chapel Hill	$41,362	$15,613
5	University of North Carolina at Greensboro	Greensboro	$41,108	$25,914
6	University of North Carolina at Charlotte	Charlotte	$39,725	$26,000
7	University of North Carolina Wilmington	Wilmington	$35,956	$25,000
8	Western Carolina University	Cullowhee	$34,516	$26,000

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft in North Carolina

What do Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft bachelor's degree graduates earn in North Carolina?

Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $41,108 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $25,000 among the 8 programs reporting federal debt.

Which North Carolina colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of North Carolina School of the Arts has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.