by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how SUNY New Paltz ranks in comparison to other schools with visual arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY New Paltz was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual arts list. It is also ranked #9 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, SUNY New Paltz handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
Visual Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY New Paltz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,650 a year. This is higher than $25,314, which is the national median for all visual arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY New Paltz, visual arts students borrow a median amount of $21,324 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all visual arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at SUNY New Paltz.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 visual arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from SUNY New Paltz. Of these graduates, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY New Paltz are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 48 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 44 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 27 |
| Music | 15 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 9 |
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