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 theater major at Adelphi is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Drama & Theater Arts. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Adelphi University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 $14,867. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Adelphi paid an average of $1,375 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,450 | $45,450 |
| Fees | $1,840 | $1,840 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,020 | $1,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,028 | $20,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,496 | $3,496 |
Learn more about Adelphi tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from Adelphi. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Adelphi theater bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Adelphi Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of theater master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Adelphi University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 15 |
| Dance | 11 |
| Music | 9 |