KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts
- Graduation Rate
- 75% B
- Solid completion rate — most students graduate
- Earnings (10yr)
- $30,187 D
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $24,783 D
- 45% more than the typical college
- Acceptance Rate
- 68% B-
- Accessible to most qualified applicants
Bottom line: A C- overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 8.5× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $8.5 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $8.5 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $740,429.
What The Data Says
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A C- overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 26% below the national college median.
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A 75% graduation rate — 32% above the national average.
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Every $1 invested returns $8.5 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts
KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit College
- Carnegie Class
- Associate's College
- Enrollment
- 70
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Visual & Performing Arts
Why students choose KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
Competitive — admits about 68% of applicants. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $24,783 a year after grants and scholarships — 45% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $30,187 ten years after enrolling — 26% below the typical college, against $12,750 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Dallas, Texas, KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts offers a realistic path to admission, with roughly 68% of applicants receiving an offer. The graduation rate is roughly 75%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 68%
- Retention Rate
- 69%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.65
- First-Gen Students
- 41%
- Applicants
- 29
- Admitted
- 25
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is $20,521, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $24,783. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $23,268 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $12,750 in federal student loans.
- In-State Tuition
- $20,521
- Out-of-State
- $20,521
- Avg Net Price
- $24,783
- Median Debt
- $12,750
- Pell Grant Rate
- 36%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 36%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $23,268
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $27,055
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts report median earnings of $30,187, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $23,483
- 8 Years
- $21,840
- 10 Years
- $30,187
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.42x
- Earning > $25K
- 35%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (26)
- 90%
- 100% (26)
- 90%
- 100% (26)
- 90%
- 100% (26)
- 90%
How KD Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $24,783/year ($99,132 total). Graduates earn $30,187 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $839,561 in total earnings — a net gain of $740,429 (8.5× your investment). The median debt is $12,750, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 75% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $99,132
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $839,561
- Net Return
- $740,429
- ROI Multiple
- 8.5×
- Cost Per Year
- $24,783
- Median Debt
- $12,750
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 75%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Visual & Performing Arts 100% $22,412 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
- C-Art Director$105,180 · 5% growthAdaptable 60
- C-Animator$86,120 · 3% growthAdaptable 60
- D+Fashion Designer$79,600 · 1% growthAdaptable 60
- D+Interior Designer$62,510 · 4% growthAdaptable 60
- C-Museum Curator$59,880 · 8% growthAdaptable 60
- D+Graphic Designer$58,910 · 3% growthVulnerable 48
- D+Photographer$40,760 · 4% growthAdaptable 60
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Dallas, Texas, KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts offers a realistic path to admission, with roughly 68% of applicants receiving an offer. The graduation rate is roughly 75%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is $20,521, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $24,783. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $23,268 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $12,750 in federal student loans.
Is KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts report median earnings of $30,187, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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