The Worst Colleges for Bachelor’s Degree Payoff, Ranked

The New School was founded in 1919 in New York by progressive intellectuals looking for a different kind of education. Over time, it grew into a university with several colleges, spanning liberal arts, social sciences, design, management, performing arts, and the Parsons School of Design ecosystem.

A payoff of -$13,000 may reflect the school’s mix of expensive New York costs and fields where careers can start slowly. Arts, media, design, and social-science paths do not always produce quick earnings. Its much stronger long-term payoff suggests some graduates may catch up as their careers mature.