by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, 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 #173 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #22 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 167 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 173 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, LIU Post handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from LIU Post go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $18,671 a year. 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 LIU Post paid an average of $1,231 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 | $39,458 | $39,458 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,354 | $17,354 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Learn more about LIU Post tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from LIU Post. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
LIU Post does not offer an online option for its theater bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the LIU Post Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of theater master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at LIU Post.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 8 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 7 |
| Music | 5 |
| Dance | 3 |
| Arts & Media Management | 3 |