Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at New York Film Academy
Burbank, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 92 graduates a year
New York Film Academy graduates in drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 84% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New York Film Academy Compares for Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
All 255 colleges reporting drama/theatre arts and stagecraft earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $64,880 | $69,604 | #1 | $37,531 |
| 2 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $58,676 | $51,670 | #11 | — |
| 3 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $56,823 | $51,705 | #10 | $19,398 |
| 4 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $55,555 | $50,551 | #14 | $22,610 |
| 5 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $54,950 | $57,801 | #3 | $19,613 |
| 6 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $54,215 | $57,856 | #2 | $22,434 |
| 7 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $54,000 | $57,626 | #4 | $25,070 |
| 8 | Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL | $51,925 | $55,268 | #5 | $22,336 |
| 9 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA | $51,775 | $52,656 | #7 | — |
| 10 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $51,775 | $52,656 | #8 | — |
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| 232 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $32,525 | $34,294 | #217 | $18,750 |
| 233 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $32,199 | $30,757 | #239 | $24,671 |
| 234 | Kean University Union, NJ | $32,107 | $28,180 | #250 | — |
| 235 | New York Film Academy Burbank, CA | $32,057 | $29,170 | #249 | $18,181 |
| 236 | American Musical and Dramatic Academy New York, NY | $32,008 | $30,465 | #245 | $17,410 |
| 237 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $31,239 | $29,733 | #246 | $11,604 |
| 238 | Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL | $31,172 | $30,626 | #241 | $19,490 |
Other Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Credentials at New York Film Academy
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $15,355 | $28,809 | $5,729 |
| Associate's Degree | $6,814 | $30,729 | $14,750 |
| Master's Degree | $14,900 | $30,262 | $100,507 |
Other Majors at New York Film Academy by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $28,275 | $16,415 | #144 of 144 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New York Film Academy drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $18,181 one year after graduating and $32,057 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New York Film Academy rank for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft?
Among 255 colleges reporting earnings for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft graduates, New York Film Academy ranks #235 by median pay four years after graduation, and #249 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft at New York Film Academy worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($39,775), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.