All The New School majors by area
- Arts & Design · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Engineering · 3
- Business & Finance · 2
- Communications & Media · 2
- Science & Math · 2
- Health & Medicine · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $37,743 | $74,936 | $25,000 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $24,804 | $56,838 | $26,000 |
| Film and Photography | $21,523 | $48,557 | $25,829 |
| Studio Art | $20,967 | $42,798 | $25,000 |
| Theatre | $17,113 | $39,248 | $25,000 |
| Music | $12,109 | $32,930 | $24,000 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $27,701 | $62,976 | $26,750 |
| International / Global Studies | $27,652 | $53,917 | $22,792 |
| Literature | $25,618 | $42,674 | $23,750 |
| History | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | — | — | — |
| City / Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $32,169 | $64,018 | $22,375 |
| Communications | $22,365 | $49,489 | $23,241 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software and Media Applications | $29,550 | $75,792 | $25,489 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design → Graphic designer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 1.7% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former The New School students earn a median $52,901 ten years after starting college, more than 30% of New York colleges we cover. 69% graduate within six years.
The New School majors questions
How many majors does The New School offer?
The New School offers 30 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Arts & Design and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at The New School?
Software and Media Applications graduates from The New School earn a median $75,792 four years after graduating, the highest of the 13 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,489.
Which The New School majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $32,930 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to The New School overview