Design and Applied Arts at The New School
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 496 graduates a year
The New School graduates in design and applied arts earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The New School 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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| 107 | North Central College Naperville, IL | $57,192 | $56,191 | #116 | $28,037 |
| 108 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $57,019 | $57,972 | #102 | $39,959 |
| 109 | Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK | $56,958 | $63,950 | #48 | $31,466 |
| 110 | The New School New York, NY | $56,838 | $54,098 | #137 | $24,804 |
| 111 | Kean University Union, NJ | $56,666 | $49,735 | #180 | $35,673 |
| 112 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $56,540 | $60,337 | #81 | $36,351 |
| 113 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $56,176 | $49,305 | #187 | $26,027 |
Other Design and Applied Arts Credentials at The New School
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $44,640 | $66,896 | $14,750 |
| Master's Degree | $39,393 | $86,473 | $42,587 |
Other Majors at The New School by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $75,792 | $29,550 | #13 of 54 |
| 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 |
| 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 design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,804 one year after graduating and $56,838 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The New School rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, The New School ranks #110 by median pay four years after graduation, and #137 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at The New School worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), 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.