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, and more. We've also included details on how LIU Post ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at LIU Post was ranked #287 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #29 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, LIU Post handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in theater from LIU Post. This makes it the #108 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at LIU Post, theater students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all theater majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at LIU Post.
Of the 39 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from LIU Post in 2021, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at LIU Post are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from LIU Post with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 theater majors earned their master's degree from LIU Post. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at LIU Post are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from LIU Post with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 17 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 12 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 11 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 10 |
| Dance | 9 |
