Is American Musical and Dramatic Academy Worth It?
New York, NY · Large city · 1,438 students · Data: College Scorecard, June 2026 release
American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a Special Focus Institution located in large city in New York, NY. It enrolls approximately 1,438 students. The acceptance rate is 24%, making it selective. 72% of students finish within 6 years (150% of normal time) — solid. Median earnings of $26,975 vs. $15,250 in median debt means median debt equals about 7 months of gross pay (estimate).
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Source: FIRE 2027 College Free Speech Rankings (student survey fielded 2026 by College Pulse)
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⚠️ At this debt load, median debt equals ~7 months of full gross earnings (estimate).
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