The New School
New York, New York · Private, nonprofit · 6,563 undergraduates
Of 32 programs with reported earnings, 30 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 52 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $50,140 |
| $30k to $48k | $52,812 |
| $48k to $75k | $56,494 |
| $75k to $110k | $59,894 |
| $110k and up | $64,738 |
| All families (average) | $58,741 |
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 | $56,838 | +$21,092 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Bachelor's Degree | $75,792 | +$40,046 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Bachelor's Degree | $74,936 | +$39,190 | clears the bar | $24,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Systems Science and Theory | Master's Degree | $97,856 | +$62,110 | clears the bar | $34,598 | 0.6 yrs |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Master's Degree | $113,315 | +$77,569 | clears the bar | $66,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Master's Degree | $81,832 | +$46,086 | clears the bar | $48,899 | 1.1 yrs |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $48,557 | +$12,811 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate's Degree | $66,896 | +$31,150 | clears the bar | $14,750 | 0.5 yrs |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $32,930 | -$2,816 | falls short | $23,000 | n/a |
| Music | Master's Degree | $26,925 | -$8,821 | falls short | $41,000 | n/a |
| Design and Applied Arts | Master's Degree | $86,473 | +$50,727 | clears the bar | $42,587 | 0.8 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $62,976 | +$27,230 | clears the bar | $24,343 | 0.9 yrs |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's Degree | $67,958 | +$32,212 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $42,798 | +$7,052 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 3.5 yrs |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $39,248 | +$3,502 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 6.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 32 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 15% of students receive Pell grants · 69% 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.