Visual and Performing Arts, General

Bachelor's degree · State University of New York at New Paltz · New Paltz, NY

CIP 50.01

$19,893Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,097Median earnings 4 years after
$36,940Median earnings 5 years after
$18,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Visual and Performing Arts, General at State University of New York at New Paltz earn a median of $19,893 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $41,688 four years after graduating (middle half: $25,771–$59,858). Median debt is $18,000, about 90% of first-year earnings.

Visual and Performing Arts, General (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Fordham University
Bronx
$41,165$27,000
Siena University
Loudonville
$34,017$21,250
SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase
$22,024$27,000
The College of Westchester
White Plains
$20,163—
SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta
$19,135$19,891

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Visual and Performing Arts, General graduates from State University of New York at New Paltz make?

The median salary is $19,893 one year after graduation and $36,940 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,000.

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