Acting Schools in California

#1

New York Film Academy

Burbank

Graduates earn a median salary of $15,956 in their first year after graduation. 78% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $36,738 a year in tuition.

#2

University of Southern California

Los Angeles

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#3

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles

Los Angeles

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $11,729 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 90% of applicants. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $39,475 a year.

#4

Academy of Art University

San Francisco

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $29,577 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 67%. Undergrads from California pay around $28,024 a year in tuition.

#5

Chapman University

Orange

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,757 a year. About 56% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#6

Theatre of Arts

Hollywood

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $18,676 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower-than-average student loan default rate of 2.0%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $21,940 a year.

#7

University of San Diego

San Diego

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,049 a year. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#8

Pepperdine University

Malibu

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,653 after earning their degree at this institution. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.