University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Winston Salem, NC · Public · Graduate degree-granting

University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a public institution in Winston Salem, North Carolina, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 945 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,357 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 78.4%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $23,870, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.61x. The average net price after financial aid is $14,906 per year. The most popular programs include Drama & Theater Arts, Film, Video & Photographic Arts, Dance, and Music.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$38,357

Graduation Rate

78.4%

Median Debt

$23,870

Average Net Price

$14,906

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

0.64x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

1.61x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

945

Admission Rate

30.0%

Average SAT

1260

Retention Rate

92.8%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$9,477

Out-of-State Tuition

$27,211

Pell Grant Rate

26.3%

Federal Loan Rate

46.7%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$3,165

Income $30K–$48K

$7,828

Income $48K–$75K

$11,491

Income $110K+

$25,172

Student Demographics

Women

52.1%

White

53.6%

Black

8.7%

Hispanic

12.7%

Asian

2.4%

Two or More Races

6.6%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

64.0%

Accreditations

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)

Programs (8)

Bachelor (4)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Drama & Theater Arts	$48,664	90
Film, Video & Photographic Arts	$41,000	75
Dance	$32,463	34
Music	$34,022	30

Master (3)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Music	$54,140	31
Film, Video & Photographic Arts	$52,310	26
Drama & Theater Arts	$56,064	20

Graduate Certificate (1)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Music	Not reported	12