Visual and Performing Arts at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Visual and Performing Arts bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (27 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $21,094* | — | $27,000* | — |
| Fordham University | $41,165* | — | $27,000* | 0.66 |
| Siena College | $34,017* | — | $26,924* | 0.79 |
| SUNY at Purchase College | $22,024* | — | $27,000* | 1.23 |
| The College of Westchester | $20,163* | — | —* | — |
| State University of New York at New Paltz | $19,893* | $33,482 | $21,324* | 1.07 |
| National Median | $25,286* | — | $26,083* | 1.03 |
Other Visual and Performing Arts Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham University Bronx | $61,992 | $41,165 | $27,000 |
| Siena College Loudonville | $44,405 | $34,017 | $26,924 |
| SUNY at Purchase College Purchase | $8,953 | $22,024 | $27,000 |
| The College of Westchester White Plains | $24,705 | $20,163 | — |
| State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz | $8,524 | $19,893 | $21,324 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, approximately 19% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 6 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.