Best colleges for Fine and Studio Arts in New York
Program-level earnings — not school prestige — rank these. Among the New York programs in the federal field-of-study file, Vassar College leads: its Fine and Studio Arts graduates earn a median $63,418 four years after finishing, against the field's $41,367 national median. (Scorecard field-of-study, 2026.)
| # | College | Grad earnings, 4 yrs | Vs field median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vassar College | $63,418 | +$22,051 |
| 2 | Fordham University | $60,515 | +$19,148 |
| 3 | Binghamton University | $60,299 | +$18,932 |
| 4 | CUNY Hunter College | $56,160 | +$14,793 |
Frequently asked questions
Which New York college is best for Fine and Studio Arts?
By graduate earnings, Vassar College — its Fine and Studio Arts bachelor's graduates earn a median $63,418 four years out, the highest of the 4 New York programs in the federal file.
What do Fine and Studio Arts graduates earn in New York?
Across the ranked New York programs, median earnings four years after completion run from $56,160 to $63,418. The field's national median is $41,367.
Is a Fine and Studio Arts degree worth it?
On national medians the field sits at or below the $48,360 high-school baseline — the specific school and role decide whether it pays. The programs ranked here are the state's strongest.