Is New York Film Academy worth it?
New York Film Academy is a private for-profit, four-year institution in Burbank, California (midsize city). It awarded 668 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in cinematography and film, acting and playwriting and screenwriting.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$15,956
Median earnings 4 years after
$29,902
Median earnings 10 years after
$29,633
Average net price
$39,011
Completion rate
68%
Completions (2024)
668
Years to pay back
5.2 years
Students (undergrad)
849
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | $18,181 | $32,057 | 77 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Undergraduate certificate | $15,355 | $28,809 | 71 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | $16,415 | $28,275 | 51 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Master's | $14,900 | $30,262 | 45 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Undergraduate certificate | $17,109 | $31,769 | 45 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Master's | $16,854 | $38,915 | 29 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Associate | $6,814 | $30,729 | 19 |
| Journalism | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Graphic Communications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Graphic Communications | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Design and Applied Arts | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Design and Applied Arts | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 116 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | Master's | 110 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | Bachelor's | 107 |
| Acting | Bachelor's | 99 |
| Acting | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 74 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 22 |
| Acting | Associate | 19 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | Master's | 15 |
| Broadcast Journalism | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 12 |
| Acting | Master's | 12 |
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Sources: federal figures for New York Film Academy. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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