Drama & Theater Arts at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles
If you are interested in studying Drama & Theater Arts, you may want to check out the program at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles. Get started with the following essential facts.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 85 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles.
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Online & Distance Learning at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles
These rankings give you a sense of how American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #50 of 62 |
| Best Value | California | #55 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #60 of 74 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #67 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #277 of 367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #346 of 365 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles
Students who complete American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles’s Drama & Theater Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $17,578 |
| 2 years | $16,685 |
| 3 years | $20,897 |
| 4 years | $17,498 |
| 5 years | $18,854 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles take home a median $17,498, compared with $16,922 for all American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles comes in at $14,585.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles are 60% women (51) and 40% men (34).
Drama & Theater Arts Associate’s Program at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles
Among the 85 associate’s drama & theater arts graduates at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles, 60% were women (51) and 40% were men (34).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts associate’s degree recipients at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 26 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Drama & Theater Arts associate’s degree recipients at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles, below the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Drama & Theater Arts Concentrations at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles
This Drama & Theater Arts program at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Acting | 85 |
Best-Paid Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Drama & Theater Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
| Producers and Directors | $90,515 |
| Dancers | $74,180 |
| Talent Directors | $73,937 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | $65,049 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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