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Acting in New York

Acting Schools in New York

451 Acting students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

An Acting major is the 155th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Acting Majors in New York

Acting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 210
Bachelor’s Degree 194
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 38
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 38
Master’s Degree 9

Gender Distribution

In New York, a acting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of acting majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 15.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.2%
  • White: 41.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.4%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Acting Grads in New York

In this state, there are 6,820 people employed in jobs related to an acting degree, compared to 47,430 nationwide.

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Wages for Acting Jobs in New York

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer acting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
257 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 12% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $40,231.

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86 Degrees in Major Awarded
159 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 14%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. An average student at American Academy of Dramatic Arts - New York will pay a net price of $45,724.

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57 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

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55 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,722 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 24% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
961 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time.

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#7

Purchase College

Purchase
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,685 Total Students

A typical student attending Purchase College will pay a net price of $19,598. 43% of the teachers are full time. 83% of students get financical aid.

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#8

Ithaca College

Ithaca
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,354 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#9

SUNY Fredonia

Fredonia
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
4,055 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 55%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,526.

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The New School

New York
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 19% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $49,086. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Acting Careers in NY

Some of the careers acting majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to acting.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Theater Arts 1,289
Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft 249
Musical Theater 246
Playwriting & Screenwriting 159
Theater Design & Technology 132
Directing & Theatrical Production 58
Theatre Literature & History 3
Costume Design 2

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