Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Bachelor's degree · American Musical and Dramatic Academy · New York, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at American Musical and Dramatic Academy earn a median of $17,410 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $39,775 four years after graduating (middle half: $25,491–$55,399). Median debt is $27,000, about 155% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan School of Music New York | $29,400 | $26,596 |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | $25,810 | $22,500 |
| CUNY Hunter College New York | $25,059 | — |
| Nazareth University Rochester | $23,511 | $27,000 |
| SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam | $22,873 | $26,208 |
| State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz | $21,800 | $19,875 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $20,988 | $27,000 |
| New York University New York | $20,916 | $21,411 |
| CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn | $20,645 | — |
| SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia | $20,453 | $27,000 |
| State University of New York at Oswego Oswego | $19,673 | $25,520 |
| SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo | $19,608 | $20,152 |
| Marymount Manhattan College New York | $19,562 | $27,000 |
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie | $19,339 | $20,000 |
| Binghamton University Vestal | $18,920 | $19,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft graduates from American Musical and Dramatic Academy make?
The median salary is $17,410 one year after graduation and $22,591 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.