Design and Applied Arts at School of Visual Arts
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 250 graduates a year
School of Visual Arts graduates in design and applied arts earn 35% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 81% of one year’s pay at that point.
How School of Visual Arts Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 299 colleges reporting design and applied arts earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $138,588 | $140,945 | #1 | $66,274 |
| 2 | Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI | $99,444 | $104,852 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $95,697 | $99,066 | #3 | $52,694 |
| 4 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $89,193 | $82,038 | #6 | $63,449 |
| 5 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $89,022 | $81,004 | #7 | $64,846 |
| 6 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | $87,358 | $83,147 | #5 | $36,191 |
| 7 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $87,336 | $76,908 | #10 | $49,727 |
| 8 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $83,414 | $89,488 | #4 | $46,825 |
| 9 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $78,121 | $71,085 | #21 | $46,519 |
| 10 | Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA | $76,093 | $69,240 | #26 | $47,053 |
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| 288 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR | $33,649 | $39,653 | #271 | $22,016 |
| 289 | University of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | $33,596 | $30,570 | #291 | $22,656 |
| 290 | Montserrat College of Art Beverly, MA | $33,496 | $29,497 | #293 | $19,865 |
| 291 | School of Visual Arts New York, NY | $33,288 | $31,683 | #289 | $15,985 |
| 292 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $32,960 | $38,841 | #276 | $20,285 |
| 293 | Lasell University Newton, MA | $32,379 | $28,513 | #296 | $29,661 |
| 294 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $31,975 | $28,788 | #295 | $26,425 |
Other Design and Applied Arts Credentials at School of Visual Arts
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,325 | $65,176 | — |
Other Majors at School of Visual Arts by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $67,483 | $36,272 | #21 of 54 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $41,271 | $20,312 | #100 of 144 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $34,286 | $21,344 | #373 of 423 |
| Graphic Communications | $30,125 | $22,478 | #57 of 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do School of Visual Arts design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $15,985 one year after graduating and $33,288 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does School of Visual Arts rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, School of Visual Arts ranks #291 by median pay four years after graduation, and #289 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at School of Visual Arts worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.