by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how New York Film Academy ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at New York Film Academy was ranked #300 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #31 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New York Film Academy handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 97 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 49 students received their master’s degree in theater from New York Film Academy. This makes it the #2 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at New York Film Academy is $18,181. 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 New York Film Academy, theater students borrow a median amount of $99,406 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 New York Film Academy is $1,245 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,898 | $34,898 |
| Fees | $1,840 | $1,840 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $23,752 | $23,752 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,504 | $4,504 |
Learn more about New York Film Academy tuition and fees.
Of the 92 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from New York Film Academy in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York Film Academy with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 34 |
New York Film 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 New York Film Academy Online Learning page.
Theater majors graduating with a master's degree from New York Film Academy make a median salary of $14,900 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $27,533.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a master's degree in theater from New York Film Academy. About 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York Film Academy with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The theater program at New York Film Academy awarded 6 associate's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York Film Academy with a associate's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at New York Film Academy.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 350 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 6 |