2023 Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in New York
Finding the Best Drama & Theater Arts 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in New York ranking. This report analyzed 76 schools in New York to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Drama & Theater Arts program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in New York
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Top 15% Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools
Our analysis found American Musical and Dramatic Academy to be the most popular school for drama and theater arts students who want to pursue a degree in New York. Located in the city of New York, American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, theater majors at American Musical and Dramatic Academy accumulate an average of around $19,500 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $938.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend New York University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in New York list. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
On average, theater graduates from NYU take out $23,236 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $1,160.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Purchase College is a great place for drama and theater arts students. Purchase College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Purchase.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at Purchase College take out is $26,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $584.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in New York list. New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of New York.
After completing their degree, theater graduates from New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts carry an average student debt load of $12,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $603.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pace University - New York. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in New York list. Pace University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.
After completing their degree, theater graduates from Pace University carry an average student debt load of $27,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $865.
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Marymount Manhattan College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in New York list. MMC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.
On average, theater graduates from MMC take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $820, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts - New York ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in New York list. Located in the city of New York, American Academy of Dramatic Arts - New York is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, theater graduates from American Academy of Dramatic Arts - New York carry an average student debt load of $10,580. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $387.
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The New School ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in New York list. Located in the city of New York, New School University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at New School University take out is $25,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $930.
Ithaca College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for drama and theater arts students. It came in at #9 on the list. Ithaca is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Ithaca.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at Ithaca take out is $25,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $685, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Syracuse University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in New York ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, theater graduates from Syracuse carry an average student debt load of $27,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $1,083.
SUNY Fredonia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for drama and theater arts students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the town of Fredonia, SUNY Fredonia is a public school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, theater majors at SUNY Fredonia accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Drama & Theater Arts students in the state of New York that almost earned our Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in New York award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Wagner College | Staten Island, NY |
| 13 | SUNY New Paltz | New Paltz, NY |
| 14 | Brooklyn College | Brooklyn, NY |
| 14 | Columbia University in the City of New York | New York, NY |
| 14 | LIU Post | Brookville, NY |
| 14 | The City College of New York | New York, NY |
Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Most Popular 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 Related Majors
Drama & Theater Arts is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Theater
| 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 25 schools only.
- 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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