Here is an overview of the graduate program in drama & theater arts at NYFA. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 11 schools (Master’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 #256 out of 370 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 256 of 370 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in California | 41 of 65 |
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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New York Film Academy handed out 27 master’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
NYFA ranks competitively among schools offering drama & theater arts at the master’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of drama & theater arts master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts master’s degree graduates at NYFA are 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 master’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NYFA granted 15 master’s completions in playwriting and screenwriting in the latest year of data — 47% to women and 53% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (60%).
NYFA awarded 12 master’s degrees in acting in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (42%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at NYFA. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 103 |
| Associate’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 21 |
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 106 |
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