Design and Applied Arts: certificate earnings by college
Median earnings of design and applied arts graduates (certificate) one year after graduation, at 19 colleges. National median: $34,776, rising to $37,727 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami Ad School-Atlanta | GA | $68,051 | $90,812 | $26,434 |
| 2 | Miami Ad School | FL | $68,051 | $90,812 | $26,434 |
| 3 | Miami Ad School-New York | NY | $68,051 | $90,812 | $26,434 |
| 4 | Gnomon | CA | $61,966 | $104,151 | $28,332 |
| 5 | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | MA | $51,058 | $71,901 | — |
| 6 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College | MN | $47,612 | — | — |
| 7 | Century College | MN | $45,475 | $50,687 | $10,250 |
| 8 | Columbus State Community College | OH | $45,053 | $50,921 | $7,750 |
| 9 | Austin Community College District | TX | $35,416 | — | $9,000 |
| 10 | Sessions College | AZ | $34,776 | $37,727 | $9,500 |
| 11 | Wake Technical Community College | NC | $34,163 | $41,857 | $11,000 |
| 12 | Full Sail University | FL | $33,888 | — | $8,312 |
| 13 | Dallas College | TX | $33,670 | $23,376 | — |
| 14 | Community Care College | OK | $30,980 | $27,090 | $10,224 |
| 15 | Clary Sage College | OK | $30,980 | $27,090 | $10,224 |
| 16 | Central Piedmont Community College | NC | $28,742 | $39,933 | — |
| 17 | Academy of Interactive Entertainment | WA | $28,206 | — | — |
| 18 | Hinds Community College | MS | $27,938 | $33,054 | — |
| 19 | NUC University | PR | $15,024 | $18,438 | $8,750 |
Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.
Frequently asked questions
How much do design and applied arts graduates earn?
The median college reports $34,776 in earnings one year after a certificate in design and applied arts and $37,727 four years after. The highest is $68,051 at Miami Ad School-Atlanta.
How much student debt do design and applied arts graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $10,250 at the typical college.