35 Art & Design colleges in New York with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $67,453.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | $57,566 | $20,880 | Challenging | $19,416 | High | 87th percentile mobility | |
| #27 | $56,403 | $21,196 | Challenging | $19,010 | High | 82th percentile mobility | |
| #28 | Suny BrockportPublic | $54,496 | $20,000 | Manageable | $16,353 | High | 87th percentile mobility |
| #29 | $53,501 | $14,350 | Excellent | $15,568 | Manageable | 91th percentile mobility | |
| #30 | $52,334 | $21,028 | Manageable | $12,951 | Challenging | 85th percentile mobility | |
| #31 | $49,365 | $10,533 | Excellent | $9,563 | Good | 94th percentile mobility | |
| #32 | $47,860 | — | — | — | — | 60th percentile mobility | |
| #33 | Suny At Purchase CollegePublic | $45,092 | $21,067 | Manageable | $30,798 | High | 79th percentile mobility |
| #34 | The Juilliard SchoolPrivate | $37,827 | $25,500 | High | $38,466 | High | 62th percentile mobility |
| #35 | Manhattan School Of MusicPrivate | $26,878 | $26,994 | High | $76,515 | High | 62th percentile mobility |
Our social mobility rankings answer: "Which schools deliver the best outcomes for students from low-income backgrounds?"
This is not simply "which schools admit the most low-income students" — it's which schools both serve low-income students and deliver strong earnings outcomes.
Data based on May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
