UNCSA Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at University of North Carolina School of the Arts

This page shows median first-year earnings for UNCSA graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $27,600 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $39,100. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, with median first-year earnings of $29,900 , followed by Film/Video and Photographic Arts at $17,500 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Master's Degree), with median first-year earnings of $39,600 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for University of North Carolina School of the Arts graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for University of North Carolina School of the Arts graduates ranked by degree type and major
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

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199184.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026