Is School of Visual Arts worth it?
School of Visual Arts is a private for-profit, four-year institution in New York, New York (large city). It awarded 1,114 degrees in 2024, most often in illustration; web page, digital resources design; and computer graphics.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$23,488
Median earnings 4 years after
$42,822
Median earnings 10 years after
$46,459
Average net price
$57,914
Completion rate
76%
Completions (2024)
1,114
Years to pay back
5.4 years
Students (undergrad)
3,244
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Bachelor's | $36,272 | $67,483 | 159 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | $20,312 | $41,271 | 148 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $15,985 | $33,288 | 142 |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's | $22,478 | $30,125 | 97 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $21,344 | $34,286 | 60 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Master's | $33,463 | $39,654 | 28 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Master's | $48,325 | $65,176 | 25 |
| Human Computer Interaction | Master's | $99,137 | $157,345 | 24 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $48,429 | $59,511 | 24 |
| Systems Science and Theory | Master's | $68,946 | N/A | 18 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Master's | $91,346 | $126,448 | 17 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Museology/Museum Studies | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Illustration | Bachelor's | 290 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | Bachelor's | 182 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | Bachelor's | 83 |
| Photography | Bachelor's | 61 |
| Computer Graphics | Bachelor's | 59 |
| Computer Graphics | Master's | 53 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | Bachelor's | 53 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Bachelor's | 47 |
| Photography | Master's | 41 |
| Human Computer Interaction | Master's | 36 |
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Sources: federal figures for School of Visual Arts. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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