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Drama & Theater Arts at Adelphi University

Drama & Theater Arts at Adelphi University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Drama & Theater Arts, take a look at what Adelphi University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Adelphi University is located in Garden City, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 15 drama & theater arts degrees were awarded at Adelphi University.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Drama & Theater Arts at Adelphi University
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.

Drama & Theater Arts earnings compared with all majors at Adelphi University

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).

Adelphi University gender breakdown of Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Adelphi University

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).

Adelphi University gender breakdown of Drama & Theater Arts Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Adelphi University

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

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