Institution | State | Earnings | Avg Net Price | Median Debt | Lifetime Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City | NY | $31,640 5yr Post-Grad | $5,699 /yr | - | -$154k |
| KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts Dallas | TX | $22,055 5yr Post-Grad | $24,148 /yr | $16,000 | -$285k |
| New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts New York | NY | $22,943 5yr Post-Grad | $39,413 /yr | $12,000 | -$304k |
| American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles Los Angeles | CA | $18,854 5yr Post-Grad | $40,991 /yr | $12,000 | -$349k |
| Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia | PA | $13,582 5yr Post-Grad | $13,306 /yr | - | -$353k |
| New York Film Academy Burbank | CA | $17,794 2yr Post-Grad | $46,420 /yr | $14,750 | -$358k |
| American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York New York | NY | $18,854 5yr Post-Grad | $54,625 /yr | $12,000 | -$374k |
Analysis Notes:
- Lifetime Value Added: Net Present Value (NPV) of estimated career earnings relative to a median high school graduate, accounting for this institution's average cost and taxes.
- Avg Net Price: The average price paid by students who receive federal financial aid (grants/loans).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator with your specific estimates of cost and salary.