Is The New School worth it?
The New School is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in New York, New York (large city). It awarded 2,897 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in fashion design; web page, digital resources design; and fine and studio arts management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$26,730
Median earnings 4 years after
$56,719
Median earnings 10 years after
$52,901
Average net price
$58,741
Completion rate
69%
Completions (2024)
2,897
Years to pay back
4.1 years
Students (undergrad)
6,563
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $24,804 | $56,838 | 236 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | $37,792 | $67,958 | 95 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Bachelor's | $29,550 | $75,792 | 93 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Bachelor's | $37,743 | $74,936 | 86 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate | $44,640 | $66,896 | 79 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $27,701 | $62,976 | 70 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | $17,113 | $39,248 | 66 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | $21,523 | $48,557 | 65 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Master's | $41,198 | $73,507 | 63 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Master's | $47,855 | $70,655 | 60 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Master's | $35,829 | $51,394 | 56 |
| Music | Bachelor's | $12,109 | $32,930 | 51 |
| Music | Master's | $18,911 | $26,925 | 50 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $20,967 | $42,798 | 48 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $22,365 | $49,489 | 46 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fashion/Apparel Design | Bachelor's | 248 |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | Bachelor's | 221 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | Bachelor's | 160 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Master's | 138 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | Master's | 131 |
| Systems Science and Theory | Master's | 124 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | Master's | 106 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Bachelor's | 82 |
| Illustration | Bachelor's | 75 |
| Creative Writing | Master's | 68 |
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Sources: federal figures for The New School. 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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