by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 9 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Drama & Theater Arts Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 349 associate degrees in drama & theater arts to qualified students.
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The theater associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for drama & theater arts students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Drama & Theater Arts Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for drama & theater arts students seeking a an associate degree.
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in drama & theater arts needs to check out American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Located in the large city of New York, American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a associate in drama & theater arts from American Musical and Dramatic Academy
American Academy of Dramatic Arts - New York is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in drama & theater arts. Located in the city of New York, American Academy of Dramatic Arts - New York is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Associate students who receive their degree from the theater program earn around $17,578 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a associate in drama & theater arts from American Academy of Dramatic Arts - New York
LaGuardia Community College is a great option for students pursuing an associate degree in drama & theater arts. LaGuardia is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Long Island City.
Students who graduate with their associate from the theater program state that they receive average early career income of $19,882.
More information about a associate in drama & theater arts from LaGuardia Community College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in drama & theater arts needs to take a look at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. Located in the city of New York, New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Associate students who receive their degree from the theater program make an average of $20,398 for their early career.
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Located in the city of Bayside, QCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in drama & theater arts from Queensborough Community College
Located in the suburb of Rochester, Monroe Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in drama & theater arts from Monroe Community College
Suffolk County Community College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Selden.More information about a associate in drama & theater arts from Suffolk County Community College
Located in the rural area of Sanborn, Niagara County Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in drama & theater arts from Niagara County Community College
Finger Lakes Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Canandaigua.More information about a associate in drama & theater arts from Finger Lakes Community College
Nassau Community College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Garden City.More information about a associate in drama & theater arts from Nassau Community College
Explore all the Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 179 | 48 |
| Maryland | 126 | 3 |
One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Drama & Theater Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Acting | 195 |
| Theater Arts | 84 |
| Musical Theater | 41 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 28 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,475 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 478 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 327 |
| Music | 134 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 65 |
| Dance | 15 |
| Arts & Media Management | 7 |
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