How much money do University of North Carolina School of the Arts graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $27,600 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $39,100 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for UNCSA graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft with a median starting salary of $29,900 followed by Film/Video and Photographic Arts paying $17,500 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $39,600 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for University of North Carolina School of the Arts graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Master's Degree) | $39,600 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor’s Degree) | $29,900 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) | $17,500 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199184 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for University of North Carolina School of the Arts.