by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how AADA ranks among other schools offering degrees in drama & theater arts.
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AADA reports the drama & theater arts program; completion counts are not currently reported.
Drama & Theater Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from AADA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $17,498 a year. This is above $16,922, the median for all majors at AADA.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at AADA, drama & theater arts graduates take on a median debt of $14,585 in student loans. This is above $14,585, the typical median for all majors at AADA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,480 | $39,900 |
| Fees | $750 | $750 |
Learn more about AADA tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of drama & theater arts associate’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts associate’s degree graduates at AADA were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles with a associate’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the drama & theater arts majors at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles.
This drama & theater arts program at AADA includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Acting | 85 |
AADA granted 85 degrees in acting recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (31%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.