Drama & Theater Arts at Adelphi University
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Adelphi University is located in Garden City, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 15 drama & theater arts degrees were awarded at Adelphi University.
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Online Class Availability at Adelphi University
Online coursework is an option at Adelphi University. Of 7,603 students, 670 (9%) studied exclusively online and 2,687 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Adelphi University
Use these rankings to compare Adelphi University’s Drama & Theater Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #23 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #29 of 42 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #39 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #54 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #264 of 367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #298 of 365 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Adelphi University
Graduates of Adelphi University’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,013 |
| 2 years | $19,866 |
| 3 years | $24,366 |
| 4 years | $20,325 |
| 5 years | $30,228 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Adelphi University earn a median of $20,325, compared with $72,786 for all Adelphi University graduates — about 72% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Adelphi University stands at $24,125.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Adelphi University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Adelphi University are 47% women (7) and 53% men (8).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Adelphi University
Among the 11 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Adelphi University, 36% were women (4) and 64% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Adelphi University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 18% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Adelphi University, below the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Adelphi University
Among the 4 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Adelphi University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Adelphi University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Adelphi University, above the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Drama & Theater Arts Concentrations at Adelphi University
The Drama & Theater Arts program at Adelphi University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 15 |
Top-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at Adelphi University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Drama & Theater Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
| Producers and Directors | $90,515 |
| Dancers | $74,180 |
| Talent Directors | $73,937 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | $65,049 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.