by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Hofstra ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Hofstra was ranked #127 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #18 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 123 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 127 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hofstra University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at Hofstra is $15,474. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at Hofstra is $738 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Hofstra paid an average of $1,825 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,335 | $54,335 |
| Fees | $1,115 | $1,115 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,720 | $17,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,050 | $2,050 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from Hofstra. Of these graduates, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Hofstra are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hofstra University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Hofstra 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 Hofstra Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Hofstra University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dance | 17 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 11 |
| Music | 11 |
| Arts & Media Management | 3 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 2 |
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