Is University of North Carolina School of the Arts worth it?
University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a public, four-year institution in Winston Salem, North Carolina (large city). It awarded 278 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in technical theatre and technology, cinematography and film and music performance.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$20,265
Median earnings 4 years after
$42,023
Median earnings 10 years after
$38,357
Average net price
$14,906
Completion rate
78%
Completions (2024)
278
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
945
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | $21,229 | $48,664 | 105 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | $24,053 | $41,000 | 86 |
| Dance | Bachelor's | $14,201 | $32,463 | 40 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Master's | $22,901 | $52,310 | 28 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Master's | $27,611 | $56,064 | 16 |
| Music | Master's | $19,939 | $54,140 | 16 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Music | Bachelor's | N/A | $34,022 | N/A |
| Music | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | Bachelor's | 67 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | Bachelor's | 64 |
| Dance, General | Bachelor's | 27 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | Bachelor's | 27 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | Master's | 26 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | Master's | 21 |
| Music Performance, General | Bachelor's | 21 |
| Music Performance, General | Master's | 15 |
| Music Performance, General | Post-master's certificate | 8 |
| Voice and Opera | Post-master's certificate | 2 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 19% | 378 |
| Information | 17% | 332 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 15% | 291 |
| Retail Trade | 10% | 198 |
| Educational Services | 10% | 193 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8% | 167 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 105 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 85 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for North Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.
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