School of Visual Arts
New York, New York · Private, for-profit · 3,244 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 4 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $50,966 |
| $30k to $48k | $51,122 |
| $48k to $75k | $62,189 |
| $75k to $110k | $64,863 |
| $110k and up | $62,858 |
| All families (average) | $57,914 |
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 | $33,288 | -$2,458 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Bachelor's Degree | $67,483 | +$31,737 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $41,271 | +$5,525 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 4.9 yrs |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's Degree | $30,125 | -$5,621 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Master's Degree | $39,654 | +$3,908 | clears the bar | $79,311 | 20.3 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $34,286 | -$1,460 | falls short | $26,596 | n/a |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Master's Degree | $46,609 | +$10,863 | clears the bar | $66,507 | 6.1 yrs |
| Human Computer Interaction | Master's Degree | $157,345 | +$121,599 | clears the bar | $94,288 | 0.8 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Master's Degree | $65,176 | +$29,430 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Master's Degree | $126,448 | +$90,702 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $59,511 | +$23,765 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Systems Science and Theory | Master's Degree | $68,946 | +$33,200 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 16% of students receive Pell grants · 76% 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.