Fine and Studio Arts master's degree programs in New York
Compare 11 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in New York
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Sotheby's Institute of Art-NYNew York · Debt not reported$70,3472Bard CollegeAnnandale-On-Hudson · Debt not reported$63,4913New York UniversityNew York · Debt not reported$61,3594Pratt Institute-MainBrooklyn · Debt not reported$54,3455Syracuse UniversitySyracuse · Debt not reported$52,7976University at AlbanyAlbany · Debt not reported$51,5147The New SchoolNew York · Debt not reported$51,3948CUNY Hunter CollegeNew York · Debt not reported$48,2589School of Visual ArtsNew York · Debt not reported$46,60910University at BuffaloBuffalo · Debt not reported$37,918
CAREER CONTEXT IN NY
What related occupations pay in New York
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1121Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $98,850
- Middle 50% wage range
- $72,380–$166,070
- State employment
- 14,920
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 8,000
27-1013Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
- State median wage
- $78,870
- Middle 50% wage range
- $62,780–$119,990
- State employment
- 1,400
- Projected growth
- -2.9%
- Annual openings
- 2,200
27-1012Craft Artists
- State median wage
- $49,020
- Middle 50% wage range
- $33,830–$57,540
- State employment
- 50
- Projected growth
- +2.0%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
27-1014Special Effects Artists and Animators
- State median wage
- $96,770
- Middle 50% wage range
- $76,420–$136,840
- State employment
- 1,540
- Projected growth
- -0.3%
- Annual openings
- 4,200
51-9071Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers
- State median wage
- $61,720
- Middle 50% wage range
- $37,160–$85,460
- State employment
- 4,300
- Projected growth
- -3.2%
- Annual openings
- 3,700
27-1011Art Directors
- State median wage
- $137,320
- Middle 50% wage range
- $105,750–$198,330
- State employment
- 8,720
- Projected growth
- +4.2%
- Annual openings
- 12,200
25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- State median wage
- $97,070
- Middle 50% wage range
- $76,050–$131,980
- State employment
- 70,660
- Projected growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 63,500
25-4012Curators
- State median wage
- $79,120
- Middle 50% wage range
- $58,340–$103,240
- State employment
- 1,330
- Projected growth
- +4.9%
- Annual openings
- 1,600
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New York; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sotheby's Institute of Art-NY | New York | $70,347 | Not available |
| 2 | Bard College | Annandale-On-Hudson | $63,491 | Not available |
| 3 | New York University | New York | $61,359 | Not available |
| 4 | Pratt Institute-Main | Brooklyn | $54,345 | Not available |
| 5 | Syracuse University | Syracuse | $52,797 | Not available |
| 6 | University at Albany | Albany | $51,514 | Not available |
| 7 | The New School | New York | $51,394 | Not available |
| 8 | CUNY Hunter College | New York | $48,258 | Not available |
| 9 | School of Visual Arts | New York | $46,609 | Not available |
| 10 | University at Buffalo | Buffalo | $37,918 | Not available |
| 11 | New York Academy of Art | New York | $37,417 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Fine and Studio Arts in New York
What do Fine and Studio Arts master's degree graduates earn in New York?
Across 11 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $51,514 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which New York colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Sotheby's Institute of Art-NY has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.