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Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Undergrad Certificate•7 Institutions
Institution | State | Earnings | Avg Net Price | Median Debt | Lifetime Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Juilliard School New York | NY | $25,194 2yr Post-Grad | $37,903 /yr | - | -$204k |
| Portland Actors Conservatory Portland | OR | $22,806 2yr Post-Grad | $29,915 /yr | - | -$224k |
| New York Film Academy Burbank | CA | $24,948 5yr Post-Grad | $46,420 /yr | $5,729 | -$231k |
| University of Evansville Evansville | IN | $21,209 5yr Post-Grad | $20,230 /yr | - | -$248k |
| Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater New York City | NY | $20,240 5yr Post-Grad | $33,096 /yr | $12,000 | -$271k |
| American Musical and Dramatic Academy New York | NY | $20,429 5yr Post-Grad | $41,019 /yr | $12,000 | -$276k |
| Circle in the Square Theatre School New York | NY | $16,830 5yr Post-Grad | $29,537 /yr | - | -$306k |
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.