by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how SVA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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SVA was ranked #54 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for design majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, School of Visual Arts handed out 272 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 186 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in design from SVA. This makes it the #10 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SVA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $15,985 a year. This is less than $32,606, which is the national median of all design majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SVA, design students borrow a median amount of $97,060 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,178 for all design majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at SVA is $1,075 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SVA paid an average of $1,645 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,140 | $49,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,868 | $1,868 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $24,200 | $24,200 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,700 | $5,700 |
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Of the 272 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Design & Applied Arts from SVA in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from School of Visual Arts with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 47 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 142 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SVA does not offer an online option for its design bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SVA Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's design program at SVA make a median salary of $48,325. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all design graduates with a master's is $47,217.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students graduated with a master's degree in design from SVA. About 28% were men and 72% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from School of Visual Arts with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at School of Visual Arts.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 210 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 102 |
