Newschool of Architecture and Design
- Graduation Rate
- 54% C
- About half of students who start complete their degree
- Earnings (10yr)
- $68,891 A
- Top 8% nationally — exceptional earning power
- Net Price
- $52,570 F
- 207% more than the typical college
- Acceptance Rate
- 100% F
- Accessible to most qualified applicants
Bottom line: A C- overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 8.3× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $8.3 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $8.3 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $1,529,557.
What The Data Says
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A C- overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduates earn 69% more than the national college median.
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Every $1 invested returns $8.3 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Newschool of Architecture and Design
Newschool of Architecture and Design is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit University
- Carnegie Class
- Master's University
- Enrollment
- 182
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Visual & Performing Arts, Business & Marketing
Why students choose Newschool of Architecture and Design
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
Accessible — admits about 100% of applicants. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $52,570 a year after grants and scholarships — 207% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $68,891 ten years after enrolling — 69% above the typical college, against $31,000 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Newschool of Architecture and Design is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Newschool of Architecture and Design? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Newschool of Architecture and Design, located in San Diego, California, admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 100%. The graduation rate is roughly 54%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- Retention Rate
- 63%
- Full-Time Faculty
- 13%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $6,140
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 6:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.74
- First-Gen Students
- 38%
- Applicants
- 109
- Admitted
- 49
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Newschool of Architecture and Design? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Newschool of Architecture and Design is $30,291, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $52,570. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $47,379 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $31,000 in federal student loans.
- In-State Tuition
- $30,291
- Out-of-State
- $30,291
- Avg Net Price
- $52,570
- Median Debt
- $31,000
- Pell Grant Rate
- 52%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 54%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $47,379
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $60,356
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Newschool of Architecture and Design — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Newschool of Architecture and Design Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Newschool of Architecture and Design earn a median of $68,891, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $57,073
- 8 Years
- $65,312
- 10 Years
- $68,891
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.45x
- Earning > $25K
- 65%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (2)
- 6%
- 100% (2)
- 6%
- 100% (2)
- 6%
- 100% (2)
- 6%
How Newschool Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is Newschool of Architecture and Design Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Newschool of Architecture and Design delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $52,570/year ($210,280 total). Graduates earn $68,891 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $1,739,837 in total earnings — a net gain of $1,529,557 (8.3× your investment). The median debt is $31,000, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 54% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $210,280
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $1,739,837
- Net Return
- $1,529,557
- ROI Multiple
- 8.3×
- Cost Per Year
- $52,570
- Median Debt
- $31,000
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 54%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Newschool of Architecture and Design awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Visual & Performing Arts 12%
- Business & Marketing 8% $64,338 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Newschool of Architecture and Design's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
- CChief Executive Officer$189,520 · 3% growthAdaptable 64
- C+IT Manager$169,510 · 15% growthAdaptable 52
- CHR Manager$136,350 · 5% growthAdaptable 64
- CSales Manager$135,160 · 4% growthAdaptable 64
- CPurchasing Manager$131,350 · 5% growthAdaptable 64
- CTraining Manager$125,040 · 6% growthResilient 74
- CProduct Manager$125,000 · 8% growthAdaptable 52
- C-Art Director$105,180 · 5% growthAdaptable 60
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Newschool of Architecture and Design? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Newschool of Architecture and Design, located in San Diego, California, admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 100%. The graduation rate is roughly 54%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Newschool of Architecture and Design? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Newschool of Architecture and Design is $30,291, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $52,570. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $47,379 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $31,000 in federal student loans.
Is Newschool of Architecture and Design Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Newschool of Architecture and Design earn a median of $68,891, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
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