American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York

New York, New York · Private, nonprofit

Of 2 assessed programs, 0 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 1 could not be assessed.

What would this cost you?

Family incomeNet price per year
Under $30k$50,799
$30k to $48k$51,926
$48k to $75k$57,280
$75k to $110k$58,224
$110k and up$58,766
All families (average)$55,553

Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). It reflects students who received federal aid.

Program earnings vs a high-school graduate

2 of 3 programs could be assessed 67% have an earnings verdict

Programs by earnings versus a typical New York high-school graduate.
ProgramDegreeMedian earningsvs a high-school gradVerdictMedian debtYears to repayRecent completers
TheatreAssociate's Degree$30,146-$5,600falls short$12,000insufficient data78
TheatreUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma$30,757-$4,989falls short$12,000insufficient data21
TheatreBachelor's Degreeinsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient datainsufficient data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($35,746/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.