Compare 11 Digital Arts. programs in New York. Average earnings: $35,507.
With top graduates earning $56,533, Digital Arts stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $21K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across New York's 11 ranked programs.
New York University's Digital Arts program leads with graduates earning $56,533, well above the state average of $35,507. But Long Island University ($43,539) demonstrates that strong outcomes aren't limited to prestigious institutions—regional programs compete effectively when evaluated on actual results rather than reputation.
Highest program earnings: $56,533
Strong outcomes with 89.8% acceptance
8.3% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
33.6% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York UniversityPrivate | $56,533 | 113 | $20,500 | Good | $64,795 | High |
| #2 | Long Island UniversityPrivate | $43,539 | 21 | $23,577 | Manageable | $36,515 | High |
| #3 | Suny OneontaPublic | $42,308 | 42 | $19,812 | Manageable | $24,845 | High |
| #4 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $41,165 | 56 | $24,300 | Manageable | $37,095 | High |
| #5 | $38,879 | 64 | $21,500 | Challenging | $35,000 | High | |
| #6 | Siena CollegePrivate | $34,017 | 11 | $26,561 | High | $40,800 | High |
| #7 | $33,482 | 52 | $18,750 | Challenging | $23,871 | High | |
| #8 | Nazareth UniversityPrivate | $32,029 | 8 | $26,038 | High | $42,000 | High |
| #9 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $27,439 | 12 | $14,000 | High | $38,000 | High |
| #10 | Wells CollegePrivate | $21,964 | 6 | $26,000 | High | $34,883 | High |
| #11 | Suny At Purchase CollegePublic | $19,227 | 29 | $21,067 | High | $30,798 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
