Design and Applied Arts

Master's degree · The New School · New York, NY

CIP 50.04

$39,393Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$86,473Median earnings 4 years after
$89,284Median earnings 5 years after
$42,587Median federal debt
103Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at The New School earn a median of $39,393 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $70,073 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,125–$102,485). Median debt is $42,587, about 108% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Design and Applied Arts (Master's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
School of Visual Arts
New York
$48,325—
Pratt Institute-Main
Brooklyn
$45,720$123,755
New York University
New York
$14,251—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from The New School make?

The median salary is $39,393 one year after graduation and $89,284 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $42,587.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.