Design and Applied Arts

Master's degree · School of Visual Arts · New York, NY

CIP 50.04

$48,325Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,176Median earnings 4 years after
$86,536Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
21Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at School of Visual Arts earn a median of $48,325 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).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Pratt Institute-Main
Brooklyn
$45,720$123,755
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 School of Visual Arts make?

The median salary is $48,325 one year after graduation and $86,536 after five years.

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