Film/Video and Photographic Arts at The New School
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 84 graduates a year
The New School graduates in film/video and photographic arts earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The New School Compares for Film/Video and Photographic Arts
All 144 colleges reporting film/video and photographic 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 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $78,034 | $80,781 | #1 | $51,772 |
| 2 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $70,963 | $64,572 | #2 | $29,011 |
| 3 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $66,494 | $60,505 | #3 | $35,795 |
| 4 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $63,679 | $55,890 | #8 | $38,508 |
| 5 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $63,679 | $55,890 | #9 | $38,508 |
| 6 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $62,385 | $57,381 | #5 | $30,256 |
| 7 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $61,500 | $55,961 | #6 | $24,561 |
| 8 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $59,960 | $52,801 | #15 | $56,418 |
| 9 | New York University New York, NY | $58,720 | $55,889 | #10 | $23,869 |
| 10 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $58,623 | $53,343 | #14 | $34,187 |
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| 46 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $49,388 | $52,074 | #20 | $27,348 |
| 47 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $49,192 | $52,744 | #17 | $29,613 |
| 48 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $48,800 | $50,143 | #31 | $23,418 |
| 49 | The New School New York, NY | $48,557 | $46,216 | #47 | $21,523 |
| 50 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $48,250 | $51,490 | #22 | — |
| 51 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $47,892 | $50,377 | #29 | $26,147 |
| 52 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $47,707 | $45,570 | #54 | $29,958 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 film/video and photographic arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,523 one year after graduating and $48,557 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The New School rank for film/video and photographic arts?
Among 144 colleges reporting earnings for film/video and photographic arts graduates, The New School ranks #49 by median pay four years after graduation, and #47 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is film/video and photographic arts at The New School worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for film/video and photographic arts ($43,765), 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.