Design and Applied Arts

Master's degree · Pratt Institute-Main · Brooklyn, NY

CIP 50.04

$45,720Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$82,883Median earnings 4 years after
$76,669Median earnings 5 years after
$123,755Median federal debt
140Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Pratt Institute-Main earn a median of $45,720 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 $123,755, about 271% 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—
The New School
New York
$39,393$42,587
New York University
New York
$14,251—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Pratt Institute-Main make?

The median salary is $45,720 one year after graduation and $76,669 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $123,755.

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