Newschool of Architecture and Design ★ Hidden gem
San Diego, California · Private, for-profit · 182 undergraduates
All 5 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 5 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $47,379 |
| $48k to $75k | $60,356 |
| All families (average) | $52,570 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $37,132 | +$156 | clears the bar | $32,000 | 205.1 yrs |
| Construction Management | Master's Degree | $99,373 | +$62,397 | clears the bar | $36,584 | 0.6 yrs |
| Construction Management | Bachelor's Degree | $101,676 | +$64,700 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | First Professional Degree | $71,965 | +$34,989 | clears the bar | $114,498 | 3.3 yrs |
| Architecture | Bachelor's Degree | $74,587 | +$37,611 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 52% of students receive Pell grants · 62% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.