Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Bachelor's degree · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC

CIP 50.05

$26,457Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,362Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$15,827Median federal debt
23Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn a median of $26,457 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $39,775 four years after graduating (middle half: $25,491–$55,399). Median debt is $15,827, about 60% of first-year earnings.

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Elon University
Elon
$24,345—
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
$21,824$24,722
East Carolina University
Greenville
$21,295$27,000
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Winston Salem
$21,229$23,500
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro
$20,996$25,500
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington
$20,450$25,000
Appalachian State University
Boone
$20,256$23,750
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
$18,154$24,000
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
$18,052$21,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make?

The median salary is $26,457 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,827.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.