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The New School

NY · Private · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
89/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer Software and Media Applications$22K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Architectural Sciences and Technology$25K$58K$78KCBUY
Political Science and Government$25K$58K$78KCBUY
Economics$25K$58K$78KCBUY
Urban Studies/Affairs$25K$58K$78KCBUY
International/Globalization Studies$25K$52K$72KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$25K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Psychology$25K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$25K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$25K$50K$68KCCAUTION
History$27K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$27K$48K$64KCCAUTION
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$25K$45K$61KCCAUTION
Literature$27K$48K$64KCCAUTION
Design and Applied Arts$27K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management$27K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Music$27K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Fine and Studio Arts$27K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$27K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$27K$42K$57KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at The New School earns a grade of A, with median debt of $22K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

The New School has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at The New School. For example, Computer Software and Media Applications graduates have median debt of $22K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer Software and Media Applications with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).