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Best Design and Applied Arts Schools in New York
Top Design and Applied Arts programs in New York ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 17
Avg major earnings: $53,429
Top Design and Applied Arts Programs in New York
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse University #106 national | $58,439 |
| 2 | RPI #150 national | $71,567 |
| 3 | Fashion Institute of Technology #152 national | $52,128 |
| 4 | Marist University #170 national | $66,343 |
| 5 | Rochester Institute of Technology #235 national | $48,662 |
| 6 | CUNY Queens College #254 national | $35,392 |
| 7 | Farmingdale State College #271 national | $45,046 |
| 8 | State University of New York at New Paltz #295 national | $44,692 |
| 9 | Pratt Institute-Main #340 national | $58,684 |
| 10 | The New School #445 national | $53,334 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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