by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how American Musical and Dramatic Academy ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for theater majors, American Musical and Dramatic Academy came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Associate Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American Musical and Dramatic Academy handed out 214 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 205 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is $17,410. This is less than $20,701, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at American Musical and Dramatic Academy, theater students borrow a median amount of $115,882 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $50,400 for all theater majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is $1,472 per month.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,260 | $45,260 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,500 | $15,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,500 |
Learn more about American Musical and Dramatic Academy tuition and fees.
Of the 214 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from American Musical and Dramatic Academy in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American Musical and Dramatic Academy with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 33 |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy does not offer an online option for its theater bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the American Musical and Dramatic Academy Online Learning page.
The theater program at American Musical and Dramatic Academy awarded 58 associate's degrees in 2021-2022. About 26% of these degrees went to men with the other 74% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American Musical and Dramatic Academy with a associate's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dance | 29 |
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