Introduction and Overview

Founded: 1896.

School Location: The main campus is located in Greenwich Village, New York City, and there is also a campus in Paris.

Student Size: There are more than 5,700 students studying for undergraduate and graduate degrees, of which 35% are international students.

School Nature: Private art and design school.

History: Founded in 1896 by Impressionist painter William Merritt Chase, it was originally named The Chase School. In 1904, art educator Frank Alvah Parsons joined and later became the dean, and founded pioneering courses such as fashion design, interior design, and graphic design. In 1941, in honor of Frank Alvah Parsons, the school was officially renamed Parsons School of Design. In 1970, Parsons School of Design merged with the New School and further developed and expanded with the resources of the New School.

School Strength

Faculty: It has world-renowned artists, scholars and practitioners who are at the forefront of their respective industries and academic fields and can provide students with rich professional knowledge and practical experience.

Academic Resources: As the world's top design school, it has rich library resources, advanced design laboratories and studios, and often holds various academic lectures, exhibitions and seminars, providing students with a broad learning and communication platform.

Major Settings: It provides a full range of courses in the field of design, covering many majors such as fashion design, interior design, graphic design, pure art, photography, fashion management, design and technology.

Alumni achievements: Many alumni have achieved outstanding achievements in fashion, design, art and other fields, such as Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, and Alexander Wang, who made a name for fashion design for LV. In the 2020 ranking of PayScale, Parsons was ranked as the school with the highest alumni salary among art and design schools in the United States.

Educational Philosophy: It is committed to promoting design thinking, using its creativity to solve complex global problems, and cultivating students to become critical thinkers and creators who can create a better and more just world through design.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Fashion design ranks first in the United States; majors such as interior design and graphic design also have a deep historical accumulation and excellent teaching quality; emerging fields such as design and technology, fashion management, etc. are also developing rapidly.

Key laboratories: With a healthy materials laboratory, etc., the knowledge and practice generated have witnessed the transformative potential of design in promoting contemporary sustainable development and health.

Department settings: Academic programs are divided into five colleges, including the School of Design, the School of Art, the School of Architectural Environment, the School of Media and Technology, and the School of Fashion, covering more than 30 degree programs and courses for professionals and continuing education learners.

Ranking: In the 2023 QS World University Subject Rankings, it ranks 4th in art and design disciplines; in the 2021 QS World Art and Design School Rankings, it ranks 3rd in the world and 1st in the United States; in the 2021 U.S. News Art Major Rankings, it ranks 15th in the world.

Cost: According to 2015 data, tuition and fees are $43,560, on-campus accommodation starts at $24,000, and the cost per credit is $1,480.

Campus Environment

Location: The main campus is located in Greenwich Village, New York, the birthplace of contemporary American art, surrounded by rich art resources and cultural atmosphere.

Campus Facilities: With advanced teaching facilities and professional design studios, it provides students with a good creative environment.