NEW YORK, NY · PRIVATE NONPROFIT
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York reported a $55,553 average net price, a completion rate of 95.2%, $29,927 median earnings four years after completion, and $12,000 median federal debt among completers in the June 2026 College Scorecard release.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College ScorecardPage compiled September 16, 2026Download source data ↗
01 · Earnings after completion
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York’s median earnings were $29,927 four years after completion and $19,329 five years after completion, based on 241 and 299 working graduates, respectively.
The red marker shows the federal earnings threshold where available. Earnings cover graduates who were working and not enrolled; they do not include every former student.
02 · Cost after grant aid
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York reported a $55,553 average net price. Published lower-income figures were $50,799 for households below $30,001 and $51,926 for households from $30,001 to $48,000.
| Federal income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $50,799 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $51,926 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $57,280 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $58,224 |
| $110,001+ | $58,766 |
Average net price is cost of attendance minus average grant and scholarship aid for the defined cohort. Your actual price depends on the institution’s aid offer.
03 · Student progress and aid
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York reported a completion rate of 95.2%, a retention rate of 96.7%, a Pell-recipient share of 28.9%, and a federal-loan share of 51.1%.
These percentages have different denominators. Completion and retention describe first-time student cohorts; Pell and federal-loan shares describe undergraduate aid receipt.
04 · Federal student debt
Median federal debt among American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York completers was $12,000 across 189 reported borrowers. The figure is cumulative debt, not annual cost or a monthly payment.
$12,000
Borrower repayment progress after four years: Not reported across a reported cohort of 225 undergraduate completers.
05 · Field-of-study evidence
1 American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York program met this site’s evidence threshold, including Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
A program page requires at least 75 working graduates plus published four-year earnings and median debt. This is our evidence threshold, not a federal rating.
06 · Nearby comparison set
This report lists 6 other private nonprofit institutions in New York that match American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York on state and control type; the set is not ranked.
Answers at a glance
The American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York FAQ reports $55,553 average net price, $29,927 four-year median earnings, and $12,000 median federal debt.
The reported average net price was $55,553 for the applicable Title IV student cohort. It is a cohort average, not an individual aid offer.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York’s median earnings were $29,927 four years after completion and $19,329 five years after completion, based on 241 and 299 working graduates, respectively.
Median federal debt among American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York completers was $12,000 across 189 reported borrowers. The figure is cumulative debt, not annual cost or a monthly payment.
