Drama & Theater Arts at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York
If you are interested in studying Drama & Theater Arts, you may want to check out the program at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is in New York, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 126 drama & theater arts graduations were recorded at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York.
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Online Class Availability at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York
Use these rankings to compare American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York’s Drama & Theater Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #25 of 42 |
| Best Value | New York | #40 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #49 of 70 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #67 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #257 of 367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #364 of 365 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York
Students who complete American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn the following amounts (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 | $17,251 |
| 5 years | $18,854 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York take home a median $17,251, compared with $16,922 for all American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York comes in at $14,585.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Drama & Theater Arts graduates at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York are 66% women (83) and 34% men (43).
Drama & Theater Arts Associate’s Program at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York
Among the 99 associate’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York, 67% were women (66) and 33% were men (33).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts associate’s degree recipients at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 34 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 26% of Drama & Theater Arts associate’s degree recipients at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York, 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-New York
This Drama & Theater Arts program at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Acting | 99 |
| Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 27 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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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