American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 169 students.
About This School
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is a private nonprofit institution located in Los Angeles, California with approximately 169 undergraduate students enrolled. American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 90%. In-state tuition is $39,475 per year. Typical graduates earn $38,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: with a 90% acceptance rate and just 169 students enrolled, this is a highly accessible, intimate training program — but graduates earn a median of $38,200 ten years out, which is modest for Los Angeles and worth weighing seriously against your investment. The relatively low median debt of $12,000 at graduation is a genuine bright spot, limiting your financial risk if the acting career takes time to build. Worth considering if you're committed to a performance-focused conservatory experience and have a realistic plan for supplementing income while you pursue the craft.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (169 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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