New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 286 students.
About This School
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is a private for-profit institution located in New York, New York with approximately 286 undergraduate students enrolled. New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The average net price after financial aid is $39,413 per year. Typical graduates earn $35,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts (NYCDA) was a private drama school in New York City. It was originally conceived for the purpose of training actors for film and television acting and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) to offer associate degrees.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: graduates earn a median of $35,600 ten years out, which is modest for a degree costing $39,413 per year, though the relatively low median debt of $12,000 suggests many students avoid catastrophic borrowing. Worth considering if you're set on serious conservatory training in New York City and have a clear-eyed plan for supplementing your income through teaching, commercial work, or other gigs — this is a small, focused program, not a networking machine. Students who thrive here tend to be driven, self-directed, and realistic about the financial realities of a performing arts career.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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 (286 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts
39 W 19th Street Fl 2
New York, NY 10011-4225
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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.
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