Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$388,012
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,553
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Grad rate: 80.6% |
-$208,591 | $38,341 | $25,553 | $24,592 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Grad rate: 80.6% |
-$403,282 | $28,769 | $25,553 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Music.
Grad rate: 80.6% |
-$413,235 | $28,011 | $25,553 | $23,143 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Dance.
Grad rate: 80.6% |
-$526,942 | $22,316 | $25,553 | $23,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.