by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Adelphi ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at Adelphi was ranked #266 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #25 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Adelphi University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in theater from Adelphi. This makes it the #138 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at Adelphi is $23,013. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $21,886 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Adelphi, theater students borrow a median amount of $24,125 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theater bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Adelphi University.
All of the 16 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from Adelphi in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Adelphi University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from Adelphi in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Adelphi are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Adelphi University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 24 |
| Dance | 12 |
| Music | 2 |
| Other Visual Art | 2 |
