Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater
- Graduation Rate
- 57% C
- About half of students who start complete their degree
- Earnings (10yr)
- $29,382 D
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $40,023 F
- 134% more than the typical college
- Acceptance Rate
- 53% B+
- Selective, but achievable with strong credentials
Bottom line: A D+ overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 6.1× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $6.1 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $6.1 over 20 years. Net gain: $819,068.
What The Data Says
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A D+ overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 28% below the national college median.
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Every $1 invested returns $6.1 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater
Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater 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 College
- Enrollment
- 67
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Visual & Performing Arts
Why students choose Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater
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 53% of applicants. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $40,023 a year after grants and scholarships — 134% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $29,382 ten years after enrolling — 28% below the typical college.
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 Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in New York City, New York, Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater offers a realistic path to admission, with roughly 53% of applicants receiving an offer. The graduation rate is roughly 57%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 53%
- Retention Rate
- 40%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 7:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.75
- Applicants
- 18
- Admitted
- 13
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 Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater is $19,000, 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 $40,023.
- In-State Tuition
- $19,000
- Out-of-State
- $19,000
- Avg Net Price
- $40,023
- Pell Grant Rate
- 17%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 45%
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 Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater — 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 Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater report median earnings of $29,382, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 8 Years
- $19,272
- 10 Years
- $29,382
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 23%
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (6)
- 50%
- 100% (6)
- 50%
- 100% (6)
- 50%
- 100% (6)
- 50%
How Neighborhood Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $40,023/year ($160,092 total). Graduates earn $29,382 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $979,160 in total earnings — a net gain of $819,068 (6.1× your investment).. With a 57% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $160,092
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $979,160
- Net Return
- $819,068
- ROI Multiple
- 6.1×
- Cost Per Year
- $40,023
- Graduation Rate
- 57%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater 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% $22,304 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 Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater'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 Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in New York City, New York, Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater offers a realistic path to admission, with roughly 53% of applicants receiving an offer. The graduation rate is roughly 57%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater is $19,000, 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 $40,023.
Is Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater report median earnings of $29,382, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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