For a sustainable career in the arts, talent is just the start—you need the right training, too. As one of the premier performing arts schools in the world, AMDA has been the launching place for countless successful artists.
At both campuses, we offer a range of undergraduate degrees to fit your needs: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Occupational Studies, or Conservatory Certificate. Our programs and academic offerings are just as unique as each of our individual students. Discover which program fit best with your passions and calling.
Take your area of study to the mastery level with a graduate degree at our Los Angeles campus. We offer a two-year Master of Fine Arts and one-year Master of Arts.
Explore musical theater, dance, acting, pop star: recording artist, screenwriting, and content creation at the AMDA High School Conservatory—an immersive program providing extraordinary performing arts training for passionate artists. Engage in performing arts-centered cultural activities, audition for college and conservatory programs, and culminate your experience with an original final presentation to share with family and friends. Explore our exciting programs tailored for high school students at AMDA!
Through individual and ensemble-based work, students undergo a transformative journey of self-development while exploring NYC's vibrant cultural scene. Delving into acting, movement, improvisation, and performance, with specializations in musical theater and vocal technique, students receive guidance from AMDA's esteemed faculty and insights into the entertainment industry. This immersive experience prepares students for future artistic endeavors while fostering personal growth and creativity.
Various Ways to Study
Get the same world-class faculty and outstanding curriculum as our in-person programs, plus maximum flexibility. AMDA offers Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Programs in Acting and Music Theatre, completely online.
Artists from around the world thrive at AMDA. Whether attending an in-person or online program, international students have robust support from our admissions team, both during school and after graduation.
For graduates of our Certificate or Associate of Occupational Studies programs who want to continue their eduation at AMDA.
Go Bicoastal
Explore the performing arts capitals of the world through a unique program experience in both New York City and Hollywood. Immerse yourself in theatre, dance, and music while discovering the vibrant cultures of each city.
NY Degree Pathway
AMDA has partnered with Fordham University to create a powerful new degree option for AMDA students to complete a fully accredited Bachelor of Arts degree—all while staying in New York City.
Our programs and academic offerings are just as unique as each of our individual students. Discover which program fits best with your passions and life.
AMDA College of the Performing Arts is a regionally accredited institution, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)—one of the most respected accrediting bodies in U.S. higher education. Regional accreditation by WASC affirms that AMDA meets rigorous standards for academic quality, institutional integrity, student outcomes, and continuous improvement. This accreditation ensures that AMDA’s degree programs are recognized nationwide, credits are transferable where applicable, and students receive an education held to the highest standards of excellence in higher education.