Design and Applied Arts at College of DuPage

Associate's degree graduates in design and applied arts from College of DuPage (COD) earn a median of $38,049 one year after graduating and $50,264 after four years.

Earnings after 1 year
$38,049
After 4 years
$50,264
Median debt
$13,000
Graduates (2 yrs)
81

That is 13% above the national median of $33,565 for this degree. It ranks 17th of 88 colleges for first-year earnings in design and applied arts (associate's degree). Median debt is $13,000, about 34% of one year's earnings — roughly $148 a month on a 10-year repayment plan.

Design and Applied Arts (Associate's degree) at COD vs. nationally

CODTypical college
Earnings after 1 year$38,049$33,565
Earnings after 4 years$50,264$37,689
Median debt$13,000$13,000

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Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education from tax records. Debt is the median federal loan balance at graduation.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do COD design and applied arts graduates make?

Graduates with a associate's degree in design and applied arts from College of DuPage earn a median of $38,049 one year after graduation and $50,264 four years after.

How much debt do COD design and applied arts graduates have?

The median federal student loan debt for this program is $13,000, about $148 a month over 10 years.