Fine and Studio Arts

Master's degree · New York University · New York, NY

CIP 50.07

$41,958Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,359Median earnings 4 years after
$49,864Median earnings 5 years after
$93,840Median federal debt
78Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Fine and Studio Arts at New York University earn a median of $41,958 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 $93,840, about 224% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Fine and Studio Arts (Master's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Sotheby's Institute of Art-NY
New York
$50,907$84,517
Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson
$37,112$41,000
The New School
New York
$35,829$50,192
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 New York University make?

The median salary is $41,958 one year after graduation and $49,864 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $93,840.

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