Fine and Studio Arts
Master's degree · The New School · New York, NY
$35,829Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,394Median earnings 4 years after
$69,584Median earnings 5 years after
$50,192Median federal debt
65Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Fine and Studio Arts at The New School earn a median of $35,829 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $49,079 four years after graduating (middle half: $29,496–$66,541). Median debt is $50,192, about 140% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Fine and Studio Arts (Master's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Sotheby's Institute of Art-NY New York | $50,907 | $84,517 |
| New York University New York | $41,958 | $93,840 |
| Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson | $37,112 | $41,000 |
| University at Albany Albany | $35,104 | $20,500 |
| CUNY Hunter College New York | $33,582 | $55,875 |
| Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn | $32,780 | $132,594 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $28,444 | $53,086 |
| Alfred University Alfred | $21,443 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Fine and Studio Arts graduates from The New School make?
The median salary is $35,829 one year after graduation and $69,584 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $50,192.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.