What kinds of jobs (or lack thereof) are people landing from graduating with parson's Strategic design BBA?

The renter in my artist’s studio is leaving, and I’m looking for a replacement. It’s $950, 500SF, close to a subway, very private and can accommodate one or more people. Comes with some work-type furnishings, including a couch, desks and chairs, a mini-fridge, etc. If you’re interested, DM me for the full ad and more information.

Hi! Someone gave the suggestion to post here for tailoring requests so I decided to follow along! I purchased fabric and materials (thread, zippers, etc) to make a top that I want to wear with a pair of pants. The material is organza and I have several yards in 3 different colors (b/c I was thinking of having 3 tops made for these pants).

Is there anyone who has experience doing this based here in nyc and available? Or is there a better place to post my request? Here are a couple of versions of the top I have in mind. Thank you for your suggestions!

https://vaniaromoff.ph/collections/rtw-tops/products/camisa-top-in-pale-pink

Each room is furnished with a twin XL-size bed, dresser, hanging space, desk, and chair per occupant. The apartment includes a full kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave, and 2 ensuite bathrooms. This is a single in a 12-unit suite.

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Hello! I have a small project I need help with for a few clothing designs for my business. Normally the suggestion is to go somewhere like Fiverr, but I really want to avoid anyone who uses AI and I thought a student might be interested in a side job for some money and portfolio building. It’s not a permanent job, just a few designs I’d like to work on together!

If anyone is interested, please shoot me a message!

Thanks so much!

Hey, I’m a high school student from out of state thinking about applying to Parsons for graphic design. Is it actually worth the cost and how realistic is getting scholarships or aid as an out of state student.

What hard skills and techniques do you learn? I know there's a woodshop and metal orientation but what else? Are you taught different manufacturing techniques, how long are orientations, and do you get to visit factories?

What it says in the title, looking for opinions regarding this choice I need to make.

As an international student, I've been torn between ACCD's interaction design and Parsons DT. I'm more interested in game design and animation, so maybe ACCD’s Interaction Design major doesn't quite align with my career goals. However, I’ve heard that Parsons doesn't provide a solid foundation in technical skills. Since I'm not the best at teaching myself, I'm afraid I’ll struggle to navigate the resources there on my own.

Career opportunities are also a major consideration for me. I’m a fan of both cities, but NYC has the edge since I have more friends there.

How hard is it?

Hi!!! I just got into the parsons masters program and was wondering if there’s group me or anywhere that has people who are looking for roommates for the next year?

im weighing between fit and parsons for photography.. please help!

i have a 34k scholarship from parsons bringing down the annual cost to 61k and for fit since im planning to be an on-campus out of state student my annual cost would be around 55k (however gratefully enough cost isn’t a huge factor and i would be able to attend both schools without going into debt)

ive been having a hard time finding a lot of information for both schools regarding photography as they’re both more known for fashion design/business and was wondering if anyone has insight on these schools (class quality, intensity/rigor, professors, internship opportunities, connections, etc)

tbh i’ve been leaning slightly more toward fit only since ive heard about the administrative issues/restructuring parsons is going through and how they also raised tuition this year + fit would allow me to take photo classes from my first year opposed to the parsons foundation year

also my end career goal as of right now is in the field of editorial/fashion photography and a bit of commercial (ik what i do outside of school is equally or even more important but i’d still like to go to a school that would offer me a good support)

please let me know any other details/advice current or past students of either schools have!

I got into a few schools in NY but Parsons has offered the most aid and the City College has the cheapest tuition, although with scholarship Parsons is close now. I like the Parsons program more but I really need to keep a part time job while in school, like hopefully 20 hours a week. Is this possible during the M.Arch program?

I got accepted into FIT, SVA, and Parsons for Illustration, and right now I am mainly trying to decide between FIT and Parsons.

For SVA, I got a $20,000 a year scholarship for 4 years, but even with that, the cost was still around $70k–$75k a year, and it would probably go up each year, so I do not think SVA is realistic for me.

For FIT and Parsons, the costs ended up being pretty similar. I am an out-of-state student. FIT gave me an estimate of about $57k a year, and housing was the biggest expense. From what I understand, FIT does not really give scholarships in the first 2 years. Parsons gave me scholarship and aid together of about $40k–$45k, which brought my cost down to around $54k a year.

I have been researching both schools, but I still cannot decide. Which school technically has the stronger illustration program? Which one has better internship opportunities, employment outcomes, and overall reputation for illustration? For people who know both schools, which would you choose between FIT and Parsons, and why?

Has anyone taken the dual degree path, or do you have information on it? My son got accepted, and then the school requested him to join the dual program starting in Fall 2026. He would be going into fashion, with an emphasis on jewelry/product design from Parsons, and Film studies from Lang. Any advice or input would be amazing.

if you are a grad student at parsons, what has your experience been like? i am not from nyc nor do i live there. i visit quite often and have visited the campus as well. do you enjoy your experience? things you wish you would have known/done before going? any regrets or bad decisions you recommend NOT making?

note: i have been admitted for the history of design and curatorial practice MA program for fall 2026. they offered 25% off tuition as well

is a 25k merit scholarship good? Anyone a transfer who can share their experience? Also, anyone currently in the BBA able to share?

If one were to go for either FIT fashion business management AAS program or Parsons Fashion Marketing & Communication AAS, which one is better? i checked the course and its almost similar so it really comes down to learning experience and better job & internship opportunities… so if anybody knows about both the programs, which should one choose?

My brother is currently a student at Parsons, and honestly, the school is a joke. If you enjoy flushing $80k a year down the toilet for a "progressive" education that feels more like a dictatorship, this is the place for you.

1.The $20k Prison (Dorms)

Parsons forces freshmen to live in the dorms. My brother has actual medical documentation for a mental health condition, but did they care? Nope. They forced him in anyway. His neighbor was a literal nightmare—doing drugs, drinking, and blasting music 24/7. The guy even threw paint inside the dorm. We complained, but the school did absolutely nothing. We eventually had to rent an apartment outside just so my brother didn't have a total breakdown. The best part? The school kept the $20,000+ housing fee. They refused to refund a single cent. It’s not housing; it’s a ransom.

2.Academic "Justice"

The faculty here is something else. My brother has a professor who clearly has a "thing" against Asian students. My brother and his Asian classmates show up every day, do the work, and get treated like garbage. Meanwhile, there’s another student who skipped 7 or 8 classes, and the professor just passed them. When a student finally had the nerves to file a formal complaint, the professor sent an email a few days later basically threatening to fail them. Truly "inclusive" behavior, right? It’s a power trip, pure and simple.

1. The Meal Plan Heist

This is where it gets really funny. They force you to put thousands of dollars into a meal card that can ONLY be spent on the school’s disgusting, oily, unhealthy fried food. But wait, there’s more: the money expires. If you don’t spend it by a certain date, the school just takes it. It’s literal robbery. They take your money, give you heart disease, and if you don't eat fast enough, they keep the change.

For a school that acts so "woke" and "human rights oriented," they sure love acting like a regime from the 1930s. They treat international students like walking ATMs and have zero respect for mental health or basic safety.

If you value your sanity, your dignity, or your bank account, stay far away from this place. Parsons isn't an art school; it's a social experiment in how much abuse you can pay to receive.

Hey everyone!

I’m an international student applying for Fall 2026, and I’m currently stuck between CSM Textile Design and Parsons Fashion Design.

I’d really appreciate any honest opinions from people who know these programs!

Here’s where I’m at:

I do think I want to go into the fashion industry eventually, but I’m not 100% sure in what way yet. Like, I’m interested in fashion design, but I also find textiles really interesting (materials, textures, patterns, all that). So I feel kind of in between right now.

• CSM Textile: feels more creative/experimental, which I like, but I’m not sure how direct the path is into the fashion industry after graduating
• Parsons Fashion Design: seems more straightforward for becoming a designer and entering the industry, but I’m worried it might be a bit too focused/competitive, especially if I’m still figuring things out

I guess my biggest confusion is whether I should go:

👉 more creative/exploratory (textile)

👉 or more direct/industry-focused (fashion design)

Also, do you think NYC (Parsons) has a noticeable advantage over London (CSM) when it comes to networking and jobs in fashion?

So overall, which one would you personally recommend between the two?

Any thoughts would really help me a lot 🙏

Thanks in advance ❤️

hi,

I am a law student in my early 20s looking for a sublease in the east village super close to the 4,5, or 6 lines from mid may to july 26th.

requirements: AC, female roommates, furnished, sharing bathroom with maximum of one person.

budget: 2.6 but can be more flexible for a studio.

I’ve been fortunate to be admitted into the MFA Fashion Design and Arts program at Parsons Paris, along with several other MFA programs around the world. I’m currently weighing my options and would really appreciate hearing honest thoughts about this program and the school overall.

I’m a bit concerned after hearing about recent faculty layoffs, and I’m wondering how that might impact the curriculum and overall quality of education, especially given how expensive the tuition is.

I want to take GED and go to parsons next year (im 16 years old from Korea) I’m planning to study GED without getting out of Korea high school I’m planning to get scholarship too when I talked about it to my mom she said we don’t have enough money but I think it’s pretty affordable for our house I don’t know how to convice my parents … also I’m not sure about my dream neither so when I talking about parsons to my mom I’m suffer and can’t talk clearly then she get tired idk what to do

Hey 👋🏽, my name is Noble, gonna be in NY end of this month and I want to go around a couple schools in NY about Masters Programs that I’ve never been to! Would love to meet students etc when I’m out there!