Bachelor's-14% vs national median195 grads tracked
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Ranked 197th of 216 bachelor's programs in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$29,116
middle 50%: $19,918 – $44,139
Median · 5 years out
$37,002
middle 50%: $27,237 – $48,919
Median · 10 years out
$51,929
middle 50%: $42,822 – $74,729
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Drama and Theatre Arts majors at UNC Charlotte begin with a median salary of $29k. Earnings grow to $52k by the tenth year of employment.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
10.8 yrs
≈ $13,374 total interest
Same major at other universities
Indiana State University
$37,446 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Missouri State University
$37,361 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University Fort Wayne
$37,285 · 5 yrs out
Young Harris College
$37,247 · 5 yrs out
Shenandoah University
$37,225 · 5 yrs out
Ferrum College
$37,132 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina Asheville
$36,943 · 5 yrs out
University of Montana (The)
$36,903 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Oklahoma
$36,674 · 5 yrs out
Western Carolina University
$36,560 · 5 yrs out
Cleveland State University
$35,986 · 5 yrs out
Roanoke College
$35,666 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$142,668 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$136,177 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$133,770 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$130,533 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$125,011 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$116,930 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Doctorate)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$112,184 · 5 yrs out
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$111,660 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$107,901 · 5 yrs out
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$107,772 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$106,281 · 5 yrs out