Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Undergraduate certificate · Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater · New York City, NY

CIP 50.05

$10,492Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$22,590Median earnings 3 years after
$20,240Median earnings 5 years after
$12,000Median federal debt
32Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater earn a median of $10,492 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $31,337 four years after graduating (middle half: $18,119–$45,968). Median debt is $12,000, about 114% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Undergraduate certificate) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
American Musical and Dramatic Academy
New York
$17,382$12,000
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York
New York
$14,335$12,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft graduates from Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater make?

The median salary is $10,492 one year after graduation and $20,240 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.