Computer Software and Media Applications at The New School
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 186 graduates a year
The New School graduates in computer software and media applications earn 29% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The New School Compares for Computer Software and Media Applications
All 54 colleges reporting computer software and media applications 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 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $162,114 | $170,930 | #1 | $98,117 |
| 2 | Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT | $131,198 | $124,345 | #2 | $95,292 |
| 3 | DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, WA | $122,375 | $112,559 | #3 | $81,885 |
| 4 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $115,839 | $105,406 | #4 | $103,071 |
| 5 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $98,816 | $87,018 | #9 | — |
| 6 | Park University Parkville, MO | $98,256 | $105,351 | #5 | — |
| 7 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $96,616 | $94,925 | #7 | $54,859 |
| 8 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | $95,430 | $84,036 | #10 | $86,193 |
| 9 | Florida Polytechnic University Lakeland, FL | $92,070 | $97,997 | #6 | $61,197 |
| 10 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $88,096 | $83,849 | #12 | $69,052 |
| 11 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $84,809 | $88,248 | #8 | $50,796 |
| 12 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $81,636 | $83,882 | #11 | $83,476 |
| 13 | The New School New York, NY | $75,792 | $72,138 | #14 | $29,550 |
| 14 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $74,146 | $77,152 | #13 | $54,639 |
| 15 | Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA | $73,398 | $66,787 | #18 | $45,387 |
| 16 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $71,462 | $65,730 | #19 | $47,112 |
Other Computer Software and Media Applications Credentials at The New School
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,877 | $113,315 | $66,000 |
Other Majors at The New School by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $74,936 | $37,743 | #1 of 43 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $64,018 | $32,169 | #21 of 158 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $62,976 | $27,701 | #60 of 476 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $56,838 | $24,804 | #110 of 299 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $53,917 | $27,652 | #54 of 87 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,489 | $22,365 | #460 of 660 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $48,557 | $21,523 | #49 of 144 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $42,798 | $20,967 | #178 of 423 |
| Literature | $42,674 | $25,618 | #7 of 8 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,248 | $17,113 | #149 of 255 |
| Psychology | $38,181 | $34,033 | #996 of 1027 |
| Music | $32,930 | $12,109 | #250 of 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The New School computer software and media applications graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,550 one year after graduating and $75,792 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The New School rank for computer software and media applications?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for computer software and media applications graduates, The New School ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #14 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer software and media applications at The New School worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% more than the national median for computer software and media applications ($58,894), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.
