Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 70.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 71.2%
- Retention Rate
- 80.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $52,901
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,266
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 62.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $236/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master | $76,460 | |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Master | $63,430 | $42,587 |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Master | $61,516 | $61,796 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | $61,516 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $59,788 | $56,349 |
| Architecture. | Master | $59,124 | |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | Master | $58,866 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Master | $58,673 | |
| Sustainability Studies. | Master | $50,856 | |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Master | $48,041 | $48,671 |
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning. | Master | $47,260 | |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate | $46,407 | $14,750 |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | Bachelor | $46,217 | $24,500 |
| Philosophy. | Doctoral | $46,087 | |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other. | Bachelor | $42,682 |
Outcomes Overview
New School graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $22,266, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43 against their $52,901 median salary. Monthly loan payments of $236 consume just 5.4% of gross monthly income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 86.2% employment rate reflects strong job market outcomes, particularly in creative industries where New School alumni traditionally thrive. Fashion, design, and media companies actively recruit from programs like Parsons, often leading to competitive starting salaries in major markets. While the total cost of attendance reaches $87,560, the relatively low debt burden and specialized skills training deliver a strong return on investment for motivated creative professionals.