We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NYFA. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #19 out of 32 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NYFA as a strong choice for drama & theater arts, ranked #341 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 341 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in California | 58 of 62 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in drama & theater arts at NYFA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 103 |
| Associate’s | 21 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 106 |
| Master’s | 27 |
During the most recent reporting year, New York Film Academy awarded 103 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
NYFA holds a strong position among schools offering drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #29 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at NYFA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,131 a year. This is higher than $22,392, the median for all majors at NYFA.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NYFA, drama & theater arts students borrow a median amount of $17,167 in student loans. This is below $18,708, the typical median for all majors at NYFA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,368 | $35,212 |
| Fees | $1,910 | $1,910 |
Read more about NYFA tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 46% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at NYFA were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York Film Academy with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 54 |
| Other Races | 4 |
NYFA awarded 99 bachelor’s degrees in acting in the most recent reporting year — 53% to women and 47% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (54%).
NYFA awarded 4 bachelor’s completions in playwriting and screenwriting recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (25%).
During the most recent reporting year, New York Film Academy conferred 21 associate’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
NYFA ranks competitively among schools offering drama & theater arts at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #19 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of drama & theater arts associate’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts associate’s degree graduates at NYFA are Non-Resident Alien. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York Film Academy with a associate’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NYFA conferred 19 associate’s degrees in acting in the most recent reporting year — 42% to women and 58% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (68%).
NYFA granted 2 associate’s completions in playwriting and screenwriting in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, New York Film Academy handed out 106 undergraduate certificate degrees in drama & theater arts.
NYFA is not yet ranked for drama & theater arts at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 46% of drama & theater arts undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts undergraduate certificate degree graduates at NYFA were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York Film Academy with a undergraduate certificate in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 63 |
| Other Races | 9 |
NYFA granted 78 undergraduate certificate completions in acting in the latest year of data — 49% to women and 51% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (59%).
NYFA conferred 22 undergraduate certificate degrees in playwriting and screenwriting recently — 68% to women and 32% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (59%).
NYFA awarded 6 undergraduate certificate degrees in musical theatre in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (67%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NYFA. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.