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2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York

3 Colleges
$15,919 Avg Salary
$12,375 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Drama & Theater Arts Undergraduate Certificate School for You

With 2,542 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, drama and theater arts is the #33 most popular major in New York.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Drama & Theater Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in New York to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Drama & Theater Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York

Check out the theater undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top New York Schools for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Drama & Theater Arts

Our analysis found American Musical and Dramatic Academy to be the best school for drama and theater arts students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New York. Located in the large city of New York, American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, theater graduates from American Musical and Dramatic Academy carry an average student debtload of $13,308. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $655.

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Out of the 3 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater landed the # 2 spot on the list. Neighborhood Playhouse School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York City.

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Out of the 3 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, American Academy of Dramatic Arts - New York landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of New York, American Academy of Dramatic Arts - New York is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 754
Maryland 179
New Jersey 210
District of Columbia 67

Drama & Theater Arts is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Fine & Studio Arts 37,413
Design & Applied Arts 36,301
Music 25,910
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 16,778
General Visual & Performing Arts 6,355

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Donald Judge.

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