# New York University: Visual and Performing Arts, Other (bachelor's)

New York, NY. IPEDS 193900, CIP 50.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/new-york-university/majors/visual-and-performing-arts-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,990
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,991 (U.S. median for this major: $48,154 across 10 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,500)
- Rank in NY: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (3 colleges, $46,535): -$544
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,163

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.17 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,991 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,977 | $70,794 | 6.2 years |
| 30-48k | $14,017 | $58,451 | 5.1 years |
| 48-75k | $16,862 | $70,315 | 6.2 years |
| 75-110k | $32,766 | $136,634 | 12.0 years |
| 110k+ | $66,876 | $278,873 | more than 20 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Visual and Performing Arts, Other at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNY at Purchase College | $53,100 | $24,363 | $18,913 | 63% |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $46,535 | $26,971 | $21,590 | 96% |
| New York University | $45,991 | $25,000 | $37,050 | 88% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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