Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at The New School, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 42% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 30th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at The New School
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $29,550 | $75,792 | +29% | #13 of 54 | #14 | $25,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $37,743 | $74,936 | +55% | #1 of 43 | #1 | $24,500 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $32,169 | $64,018 | +27% | #21 of 158 | #27 | $21,875 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $27,701 | $62,976 | +19% | #60 of 476 | #87 | $24,343 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $24,804 | $56,838 | +10% | #110 of 299 | #137 | $25,000 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $27,652 | $53,917 | -10% | #54 of 87 | #65 | $19,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $22,365 | $49,489 | -12% | #460 of 660 | #544 | $19,500 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $21,523 | $48,557 | +11% | #49 of 144 | #47 | $25,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $20,967 | $42,798 | +3% | #178 of 423 | #237 | $25,000 |
| Literature | $25,618 | $42,674 | -8% | #7 of 8 | #7 | $22,497 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $17,113 | $39,248 | -1% | #149 of 255 | #180 | $23,000 |
| Psychology | $34,033 | $38,181 | -25% | #996 of 1027 | #1015 | $26,000 |
| Music | $12,109 | $32,930 | -23% | #250 of 268 | #250 | $23,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The The New School Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $1,661,716
- Avg rent near campus: $6,021/mo — vs ~$2,558/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10016 (4.3% cap, New York)
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🏆 Where The New School Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,995 | $54,995 |
| Room | $23,024 | |
| Board | $6,850 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $90,400 | $90,400 |
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Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from The New School's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology