Best Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$542,547
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$52,623
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts
Grad rate: 76.5% |
NY | -$456,866 | $25,514 | $55,473 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles
Grad rate: 62.3% |
CA | -$548,790 | $20,897 | $55,265 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts
Grad rate: 61.1% |
TX | -$552,150 | $18,433 | $28,717 | $17,316 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York
Grad rate: 73.8% |
NY | -$560,998 | $20,897 | $61,369 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
New York Film Academy
Grad rate: 69.4% |
CA | -$593,932 | $19,545 | $62,291 | $15,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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