Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at The New School
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 71 graduates a year
The New School graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The New School Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 476 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $147,998 | $130,328 | #1 | $103,135 |
| 2 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $113,788 | $102,446 | #2 | $61,133 |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $112,722 | $98,774 | #3 | $66,719 |
| 4 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $105,183 | $92,625 | #9 | $72,333 |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $99,679 | $94,874 | #4 | — |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $96,510 | $94,820 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,180 | $91,549 | #10 | — |
| 8 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $91,533 | $94,012 | #7 | $71,207 |
| 9 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $90,025 | $93,194 | #8 | — |
| 10 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $86,444 | $84,931 | #12 | $84,066 |
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| 57 | Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | $63,832 | $67,143 | #35 | — |
| 58 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $63,534 | $66,989 | #36 | $36,157 |
| 59 | Moravian University Bethlehem, PA | $63,342 | $64,419 | #51 | — |
| 60 | The New School New York, NY | $62,976 | $59,940 | #87 | $27,701 |
| 61 | North Park University Chicago, IL | $62,972 | $61,870 | #70 | — |
| 62 | Quincy University Quincy, IL | $62,841 | $61,741 | #71 | — |
| 63 | Trinity Washington University Washington, DC | $62,755 | $54,990 | #192 | $50,283 |
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 |
| 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 liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,701 one year after graduating and $62,976 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The New School rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 476 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, The New School ranks #60 by median pay four years after graduation, and #87 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at The New School worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,343.
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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.