American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York
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 187 students.
About This School
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is a private nonprofit institution located in New York, New York with approximately 187 undergraduate students enrolled. American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The average net price after financial aid is $55,553 per year. Typical graduates earn $38,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: with a median salary of just $38,200 a decade after enrollment, graduates earn less than the national median for bachelor's degree holders, which raises real questions about return on investment given the $54,625 annual net price. On the upside, the relatively low median debt of $12,000 at graduation suggests many students avoid the worst-case debt scenarios common at pricier arts programs. Worth considering if you're deeply committed to professional stage training in New York City and have a clear-eyed plan for how you'll sustain a career in a notoriously competitive field — but go in with your eyes open about the financial trade-offs.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
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 (187 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York
120 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10016
Official Links
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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.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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