Fine and Studio Arts at The New School
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 72 graduates a year
The New School graduates in fine and studio arts earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The New School Compares for Fine and Studio Arts
All 423 colleges reporting fine and studio 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 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $72,428 | $65,905 | #2 | $50,161 |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $68,523 | $63,117 | #3 | $30,246 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $66,846 | $70,481 | #1 | $31,367 |
| 4 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $63,418 | $60,361 | #4 | $19,790 |
| 5 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $61,998 | $55,818 | #14 | — |
| 6 | Connecticut College New London, CT | $61,321 | $55,208 | #15 | $36,564 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $60,985 | $60,064 | #5 | $23,180 |
| 8 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $60,757 | $53,325 | #24 | $44,529 |
| 9 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $60,515 | $57,598 | #11 | $35,929 |
| 10 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $60,299 | $57,392 | #12 | $25,751 |
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| 175 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $42,995 | $44,738 | #134 | $34,582 |
| 176 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $42,904 | $39,040 | #282 | $25,359 |
| 177 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $42,868 | $39,007 | #284 | $24,606 |
| 178 | The New School New York, NY | $42,798 | $40,735 | #237 | $20,967 |
| 179 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $42,788 | $43,040 | #173 | — |
| 180 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $42,771 | $44,505 | #139 | $29,334 |
| 181 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $42,759 | $43,011 | #174 | $31,401 |
Other Fine and Studio Arts Credentials at The New School
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,829 | $51,394 | $50,192 |
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 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $48,557 | $21,523 | #49 of 144 |
| 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 fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,967 one year after graduating and $42,798 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The New School rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, The New School ranks #178 by median pay four years after graduation, and #237 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at The New School worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), 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.