School of Visual Arts Rankings by Salary Score
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Salary and Debt by Major at School of Visual Arts
We calculated a salary score for each of School of Visual Arts's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at School of Visual Arts to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for SVA Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $27,000 | $38,830 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | $27,000 | $27,520 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $27,000 | $25,970 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $27,000 | $21,590 | |
| Graphic Communications | $27,000 | $15,860 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Not Reported | $46,090 |
Salary Scores for SVA Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | $95,000 | $55,510 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $66,890 | $31,850 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $63,660 | $37,210 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $68,850 | $72,480 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $87,670 | $43,430 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $48,820 |
Most Recent Reviews
I took one of SVA photography certificate class and they did not give me much time for shooting. Even I was a line for the shooting list, some students break into it and write down their names. So easily I become a last person for the shooting and I did not have much time to take photos because the instructor wanted to break down the sets soon as possible. Also one of the class, I was a only person who was not received shoot in whole sets and also I was in the last person to shoot. It was most horrible class... Read More
I chose to attend the School of Visual Arts because the faculty are all working artists. This not only allows students to learn under honored professionals in their respective fields, an incredible opportunity in itself, but also provides honest insight into the art industry and how to navigate it once out of school. I graduated in 2015 and still receive gallery invites and guidance from my favorite professor. The teachers are eager to watch your art grow and hungry to help. The Mentor Show in the Photography... Read More