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Acting in New York

Acting Schools in New York

Jobs for Acting Grads in New York

In this state, there are 24,060 people employed in jobs related to an Acting degree, compared to 136,690 nationwide.

Acting Jobs Nationwide vs. NY

Wages for Acting Jobs in New York

In this state, Acting grads earn an average of $144,520. Nationwide, they make an average of $102,240.

Acting Wages Nationwide vs. NY

There are 15 colleges in New York that offer Acting degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 15 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $16,983 a year. With an admission rate of 25%, getting in takes some planning. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $11,729 in their first year after graduation. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $39,475 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $15,685 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 82% of applicants. The student loan default rate of 0.6% is lower than average.

#4

Pace University

New York

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,677 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 77% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $23,546 a year. The school admits about 79% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 65%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,956 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 42%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $14,067 after earning their degree at this institution. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $21,082 after earning their degree at this institution. About 73% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

#10

Ithaca College

Ithaca

Graduates earn a median salary of $31,574 in their first year after graduation. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

#11

Long Island University

Brookville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,162 a year. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

#12

Nassau Community College

Garden City

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $32,220 a year. Undergrads from New York pay around $6,330 a year in tuition.

#13

SUNY at Fredonia

Fredonia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $31,734 a year. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

#14

Nazareth University

Rochester

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,201 a year. The school admits about 80% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

#15

The New School

New York

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $26,730 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Acting Careers in NY

Some of the careers Acting majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983
Actors $45,006

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Acting.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Art Studies 18,711
Film & Video Production 9,544
Art History 3,557
Art Education 1,860
Entertainment & Media Management 982
Commercial Photography 899
Entertainment & Media Management 432
Ceramic Arts & Ceramics 153

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