Theater & Drama Schools in California

3 schools compared · Average earnings $13,298/yr

3 California schools offer Theater & Drama. Average graduate earnings run 10% below the national average — something worth factoring in alongside tuition, location, and program fit.

Schools in CA
3
Avg Grad Earnings
$13,298/yr
-10% vs. national avg
Avg Score
29/100
Top CA Cities
3
with programs

Theater & Drama Programs in California

All 3 California schools offering Theater & Drama, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click a school to see full earnings projections and program details.

# School Score Earnings ROI
1 New York Film Academy
Burbank, CA
28 $6,814/yr -0.1x
2 Theatre of Arts
Hollywood, CA
30 $18,746/yr 3.3x
3 American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
28 $14,335/yr 2.6x

Where Theater & Drama Programs Cluster in California

Cities with the most Theater & Drama programs — useful if you want to minimize commute or relocate within state.

City Schools Avg Earnings
Hollywood, CA 1 $18,746/yr
Los Angeles, CA 1 $13,390/yr
Burbank, CA 1 $11,085/yr

Compare Theater & Drama in Other States

Considering a nearby state? Here's how California compares to others with strong Theater & Drama offerings.

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Data from College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034, and DOL RAPIDS. Methodology & sources →