Fine and Studio Arts
Master's degree · School of Visual Arts · New York, NY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,609Median earnings 4 years after
$57,844Median earnings 5 years after
$66,507Median federal debt
49Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Fine and Studio Arts at School of Visual Arts earn a median of $46,609. 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 $66,507, about 143% 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 |
| 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 | — |
Other programs at School of Visual Arts
- Human Computer InteractionMaster's degree
$99,137 - Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationMaster's degree
$91,346 - Systems Science and TheoryMaster's degree
$68,946 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$48,429 - Design and Applied ArtsMaster's degree
$48,325 - Computer Software and Media ApplicationsBachelor's degree
$36,272 - Film/Video and Photographic ArtsMaster's degree
$33,463 - Graphic CommunicationsBachelor's degree
$22,478 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$21,344 - Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's degree
$20,312 - Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's degree
$15,985
Frequently asked questions
How much do Fine and Studio Arts graduates from School of Visual Arts make?
The median salary is $46,609 and $57,844 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $66,507.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.