University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Winston Salem, North Carolina · Public
Of 7 assessed programs, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 2 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,165 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,828 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,491 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,173 |
| $110k and up | $25,172 |
| All families (average) | $14,906 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
7 of 9 programs could be assessed 78% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theatre | Bachelor's Degree | $48,664 | +$14,605 | clears the bar | $23,500 | 1.6 yrs | 86 |
| Film and Photography | Bachelor's Degree | $41,000 | +$6,941 | clears the bar | $26,139 | 3.8 yrs | 74 |
| Dance | Bachelor's Degree | $32,463 | -$1,596 | falls short | $22,454 | insufficient data | 38 |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $34,022 | -$37 | falls short | $22,084 | insufficient data | 23 |
| Music | Master's Degree | $54,140 | +$20,081 | clears the bar | insufficient data | insufficient data | 17 |
| Theatre | Master's Degree | $56,064 | +$22,005 | clears the bar | insufficient data | insufficient data | 15 |
| Film and Photography | Master's Degree | $52,310 | +$18,251 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 2.2 yrs | 15 |
| Music | Graduate/Professional Certificate | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 8 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 0 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($34,059/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.