University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Winston Salem, North Carolina · Public · 945 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 2 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| 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). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $48,664 | +$14,605 | clears the bar | $23,500 | 1.6 yrs |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $41,000 | +$6,941 | clears the bar | $26,139 | 3.8 yrs |
| Dance | Bachelor's Degree | $32,463 | -$1,596 | falls short | $22,454 | n/a |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $34,022 | -$37 | falls short | $22,084 | n/a |
| Music | Master's Degree | $54,140 | +$20,081 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Master's Degree | $56,064 | +$22,005 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Master's Degree | $52,310 | +$18,251 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 2.2 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 26% of students receive Pell grants · 78% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.