Associate Degrees in Acting
Education Levels of Acting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 401 people earned their associate degree in acting. This earns it the #198 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in acting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,072 |
| Associate Degree | 401 |
| Master’s Degree | 174 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 121 |
| Basic Certificate | 23 |
Earnings of Acting Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for acting majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for acting majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in acting. About 56.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 176 |
| Women | 225 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of acting associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 72 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 135 |
| International Students | 94 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 27 |
Most Popular Acting Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 13 colleges that offer an associate degree in acting. Learn more about the most popular 13 below:
American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for acting majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their associate degree in acting from American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Los Angeles. About 55% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in acting. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their associate degree in acting from New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. Of these students, 62% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for acting majors who are seeking their associate degree is American Academy of Dramatic Arts - New York. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their associate degree in acting from American Academy of Dramatic Arts - New York. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in acting. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in acting from KD Conservatory. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for acting majors who are seeking their associate degree is New York Film Academy. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,898 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,195 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in acting from New York Film Academy. About 35% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northampton County Area Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in acting. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in acting from Northampton Community College. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Nassau Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in acting. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in acting from Nassau Community College. About 60% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Academy of Art University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in acting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in acting from Academy of Art University.
Casper College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in acting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in acting from Casper College.
The 10th most popular school in the country for acting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Theatre of Arts. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in acting from TOA. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to acting that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 882 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 111 |
| Musical Theater | 65 |
| Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 12 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 3 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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