• Success & Outcomes

    Lessie Vonner
    Lessie Vonner, BFA Instrumental Concentration ’15 (School of Jazz and Contemporary Music), professional trumpet player who has shared the stage with some of the world’s biggest performing artists.

    A New School education propels you to the forefront of your field. That is why Forbes’ prestigious 30 Under 30 list has featured New School alums every year since its inception—just one of the many honors that reflect The New School’s mission of fostering creative and entrepreneurial talent that performs at the highest levels while striving to create positive change in the world.

    We help you find internships, jobs, mentors, and programs that hone your skills and prepare you for life after graduation. As one of our alums, you will continue to be supported by The New School, with access to our extensive network and support for charting your career.

    What will you accomplish at The New School and beyond? Take our quiz to find out which famous New Schooler you are most like, and dare to make a difference too.

    A group of students at their graduation ceremony.
    45+

    graduates have made FORBES' 30 Under 30 list since its founding

    30

    Consecutive years in which New School scholars have received Fulbright Awards

    1K+

    graduate students participated in the International Field Program

    98%

    of internship employers would recommend their New School interns to a future employer

    Emmanuel Taylor

    Emanuel Taylor, BFA Fashion Design, Parsons School of Design

    “I've been lucky to get teachers who push their students in specific ways based on their skill sets—then they build on that. This helps you in the future and in the marketplace.”
    Rob Mack

    Rob Mack, Vice Provost for Student Success and Engagement

    "Student Success is dedicated to providing students with a dynamic student life experience and forges this with their curricular experiences to cultivate intellectual curiosity. Our dedicated team provides resources and services that empower students to hone their skills and invest in opportunities to succeed in an ever-changing world."
    Maria-Elena Grant

    Maria-Elena Grant, BA Liberal Arts, The New School

    "At The New School, I developed advanced critical thinking skills. Now I have a new appreciation for literature and consider issues like politics and entrepreneurship on a global scale."

    Our graduates go on to inspiring careers and meaningful lives, taking with them the experience of studying, living, and learning at The New School. Explore their stories and the possibilities for your future.

    More than half of New School students take on internships while completing their studies, and 81 percent of our 2023 graduates went on to professional opportunities or pursued further education within the first year of graduation. Graduates leave the university well prepared and connected to a global network of professional groundbreakers and intellectual leaders.

    Read the 2022–2023 Graduating Student Outcomes Fact Sheets (PDF): 

    Internships are an integral part of the New School experience, and in New York City, the opportunities available to gain hands-on experience are limitless. We're here to help you access experiences that will advance your education and expand your professional skills.

    These alumni are in a class of their own: The acclaimed designers, legendary writers, famous creatives, and leading thinkers who have walked our halls expand the boundaries of what's possible.

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