Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 74.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 72.7%
- Retention Rate
- 89.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $54,295
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 75.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $276/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management. | Bachelor | $78,343 | |
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning. | Master | $64,990 | |
| Architecture. | Master | $56,234 | |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Master | $54,624 | $123,755 |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | Master | $53,984 | $124,203 |
| Library Science and Administration. | Master | $50,387 | $68,617 |
| Architecture. | Bachelor | $50,000 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $41,789 | $127,547 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Master | $39,369 | |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor | $38,424 | $26,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Master | $33,565 | $132,594 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor | $26,933 | $24,500 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor | $26,121 | $26,596 |
| Graphic Communications. | Bachelor | $24,035 | $26,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor | $21,781 | $26,449 |
Outcomes Overview
Pratt graduates enter competitive creative industries with a median debt of $26,000 and earn $54,295 ten years after graduation. Monthly loan payments of $276 consume about 6% of typical graduate income, which is manageable compared to the national average of 10-15%. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48 reflects solid financial returns for an art school. Alumni land jobs at major design firms, fashion houses, and architecture studios where creative skills command premium salaries. Fashion designers like Jeremy Scott and architects from Pratt's well-known program often see earnings growth that justifies the investment. With an 88.2% employment rate, graduates find work in their fields. Strong return on investment for serious creative professionals.