by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how SUNY New Paltz ranks in comparison to other schools with visual arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY New Paltz was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual arts list. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 44 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY New Paltz handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of visual arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY New Paltz is $19,893. This is less than $25,063, which is the national median of all visual arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY New Paltz, visual arts students borrow a median amount of $32,307 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all visual arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $40,673.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SUNY New Paltz paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,896 | $15,896 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,700 | $3,700 |
Learn more about SUNY New Paltz tuition and fees.
The visual arts program at SUNY New Paltz awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 21% of these degrees went to men with the other 79% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SUNY New Paltz does not offer an online option for its visual arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SUNY New Paltz Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at SUNY New Paltz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 58 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 42 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 30 |
| Music | 22 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.