Dance at American Musical and Dramatic Academy
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates in dance earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 79% of one year’s pay at that point.
How American Musical and Dramatic Academy Compares for Dance
All 58 colleges reporting dance 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 Iowa Iowa City, IA | $60,188 | $63,310 | #1 | $30,353 |
| 2 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $57,593 | $58,555 | #4 | $33,340 |
| 3 | Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | $56,503 | $57,464 | #5 | $26,415 |
| 4 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $55,274 | $61,290 | #2 | $33,291 |
| 5 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $53,072 | $53,959 | #6 | $29,634 |
| 6 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $53,057 | $53,943 | #7 | $38,967 |
| 7 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $51,744 | $58,734 | #3 | $18,716 |
| 8 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $51,736 | $45,408 | #18 | — |
| 9 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $50,612 | $46,054 | #14 | $21,275 |
| 10 | The Juilliard School New York, NY | $50,287 | $47,863 | #12 | $14,220 |
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| 46 | Berklee College of Music Boston, MA | $35,702 | $31,439 | #54 | $22,993 |
| 47 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $35,288 | $32,110 | #53 | $19,107 |
| 48 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $34,518 | $37,031 | #40 | $28,838 |
| 49 | American Musical and Dramatic Academy New York, NY | $34,107 | $32,463 | #51 | $15,881 |
| 50 | Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK | $34,105 | $38,292 | #34 | $19,548 |
| 51 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $34,010 | $34,946 | #46 | $24,826 |
| 52 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $33,269 | $35,411 | #45 | $16,389 |
Other Majors at American Musical and Dramatic Academy by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $32,008 | $17,410 | #236 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do American Musical and Dramatic Academy dance graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $15,881 one year after graduating and $34,107 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does American Musical and Dramatic Academy rank for dance?
Among 58 colleges reporting earnings for dance graduates, American Musical and Dramatic Academy ranks #49 by median pay four years after graduation, and #51 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dance at American Musical and Dramatic Academy worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for dance ($39,980), 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.