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
8
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$531,763
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$54,537
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Evansville
Grad rate: 67.8% |
IN | -$447,848 | $22,411 | $56,068 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater
Grad rate: 52.5% |
NY | -$451,381 | $22,590 | $39,556 | $17,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Grad rate: 71.3% |
NY | -$514,019 | $20,298 | $63,779 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 | Circle in the Square Theatre School | NY | -$520,580 | $19,446 | $42,500 | $20,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts
Grad rate: 76.5% |
NY | -$528,553 | $18,346 | $55,473 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles
Grad rate: 62.3% |
CA | -$591,524 | $16,346 | $55,265 | $17,170 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York
Grad rate: 73.8% |
NY | -$597,628 | $16,346 | $61,369 | $17,170 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
New York Film Academy
Grad rate: 69.4% |
CA | -$602,576 | $15,627 | $62,291 | $9,500 | 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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