American Musical and Dramatic Academy
New York, NY 10023
About American Musical and Dramatic Academy
American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a private trade and vocational school in New York, New York, enrolling about 1,438 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $41,416 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $46,928. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $26,975 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy charges 60% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($46,928).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is about 3.4×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 71.64%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $26,975.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Musical and Dramatic Academy | $46,928 | $41,416 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| New York (state median) | $13,810 | $9,373 | 272 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 12% below published tuition at American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Key findings
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy's average net price ($41,416) is 12% below published tuition ($46,928).
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy charges 60% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($46,928).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is about 3.4×.
American Musical and Dramatic Academy tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $46,928
Finding American Musical and Dramatic Academy charges 60% above the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $46,928. That is 60% above the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the New York median ($13,810), sticker tuition is about 3.4×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 3.9×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at American Musical and Dramatic Academy versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at American Musical and Dramatic Academy versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is $41,416.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $41,416 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $32,043 above the New York median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $21,363 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway American Musical and Dramatic Academy’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 12% lower after grants and scholarships.
American Musical and Dramatic Academy: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for American Musical and Dramatic Academy—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$46,928
Avg. net price
$41,416
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $25,437 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $27,924 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $43,968 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $51,214 |
| $110,001+ | $59,423 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $187,712. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What American Musical and Dramatic Academy is known for
Top program completions
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General243
- Acting153
- Musical Theatre129
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other87
- Dance, Other28
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Highly selective — fewer than 3 in 10 applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 24% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is American Musical and Dramatic Academy a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
Campus
Location
New York, NY
City / state
- ZIP
- 10023
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is about 2.1× the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
- Carnegie
- Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting)
Size
Enrollment
1,438
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,762
- Graduate
- 14
- Full-time share
- 97%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$15,250
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 32.76%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for American Musical and Dramatic Academy in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $31,820 | $31,820 | $35,540 |
| 2014 | $32,620 | $32,620 | $34,714 |
| 2015 | $33,920 | $33,920 | $35,777 |
| 2016 | $35,900 | $35,900 | $38,403 |
| 2017 | $37,370 | $37,370 | $40,046 |
| 2018 | $38,900 | $38,900 | $40,175 |
| 2019 | $40,444 | $40,444 | $43,277 |
| 2020 | $41,960 | $41,960 | $46,298 |
| 2021 | $42,960 | $42,960 | $43,915 |
| 2022 | $44,260 | $44,260 | $46,824 |
| 2023 | $45,560 | $45,560 | $41,019 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
American Musical and Dramatic Academy reported total enrollment of about 1,438 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 28% male and 72% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (30.0%), Black or African American (16.8%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (16.8%). About 32.76% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 25.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in 2024 is 1,438 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,762 students. Graduate enrollment is about 14 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
47.06% 100% Completion Time
71.64% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 47.06% of students graduating from American Musical and Dramatic Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General: 22% male / 78% female
- Acting: 37% male / 63% female
- Musical Theatre: 23% male / 77% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates earn a median of $26,975 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $26,975. Median federal loan debt: $15,250. Average net price used in cost models: $41,416.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates report median earnings of $26,975 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 6 programs by IPEDS completions (7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for American Musical and Dramatic Academy—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 31.7%
- New York median 22.1 pp below median (53.8%)
- Mid East median 25.2 pp below median (56.9%)
- U.S. median 26.3 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $6,293
- New York median 0.78× the median ($8,068)
- Mid East median 0.78× the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median 0.83× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $19,683
- New York median 1.8× the median ($10,822)
- Mid East median 2.1× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 2.7× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
American Musical and Dramatic Academy at a glance
American Musical and Dramatic Academy
American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a private non-profit institution in New York, NY, classified as Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting).
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, GeneralActingMusical Theatre
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian30.0%Black or African American16.8%Race/ethnicity unknown16.8%
Schools near American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Other campuses in New York, NY when available, plus nearby institutions in New York.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within New York, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is American Musical and Dramatic Academy located?
American Musical and Dramatic Academy is located in New York, NY.
What is American Musical and Dramatic Academy's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 24.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 6,580 applicants and 1,626 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is American Musical and Dramatic Academy's tuition?
American Musical and Dramatic Academy tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $46,928 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $41,416 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does American Musical and Dramatic Academy cost?
Reported tuition is $46,928 and average net price is $41,416 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $19,100 annually.
Why is American Musical and Dramatic Academy's net price so much lower than tuition?
At American Musical and Dramatic Academy, published tuition is $46,928 while average net price is $41,416—about 12% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains American Musical and Dramatic Academy's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($41,416), completion (71.6% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($26,975). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
American Musical and Dramatic Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,762 students, White (30.0%), Black or African American (16.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
About 25.0% of students at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of American Musical and Dramatic Academy earn?
Median earnings are $21,168 six years after entry and $26,975 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 71.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do American Musical and Dramatic Academy students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,250.
Is American Musical and Dramatic Academy public or private?
American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a private nonprofit institution located in New York, NY.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.