Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Long Island University compares to other colleges that offer drama & theater arts.
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Long Island University holds a strong position among schools offering drama & theater arts. In particular, it placed #320 out of 367 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #36 in New York.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Long Island University awarded 65 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Drama & Theater Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Long Island University earn a median of $13,850 a year. This is below $88,659, the median for all majors at Long Island University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Long Island University, drama & theater arts graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,211, the typical median for all majors at Long Island University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,926 | $40,248 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 23% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Long Island University are White. About 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Long Island University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the drama & theater arts majors at Long Island University.
The drama & theater arts program at Long Island University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 58 |
| Acting | 7 |
Long Island University granted 58 degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (66%).
Long Island University conferred 7 completions in acting in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).
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