Design and Applied Arts: master's degree earnings by college
Median earnings of design and applied arts graduates (master's degree) one year after graduation, at 16 colleges. National median: $53,760, rising to $69,957 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland Institute College of Art | MD | $89,986 | $73,348 | $41,000 |
| 2 | Pratt Institute-Main | NY | $69,098 | $82,883 | $146,319 |
| 3 | Marymount University | VA | $68,106 | $69,957 | — |
| 4 | The University of Texas at Austin | TX | $64,660 | — | — |
| 5 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | NC | $58,079 | $60,289 | — |
| 6 | Liberty University | VA | $56,410 | $112,935 | $31,547 |
| 7 | Kent State University at Kent | OH | $55,372 | — | — |
| 8 | Iowa State University | IA | $53,760 | — | — |
| 9 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | OH | $53,177 | $48,570 | $25,379 |
| 10 | Full Sail University | FL | $48,146 | $60,023 | $41,000 |
| 11 | Savannah College of Art and Design | GA | $47,276 | $65,866 | $81,999 |
| 12 | Virginia Commonwealth University | VA | $46,725 | $65,638 | — |
| 13 | Ohio University-Main Campus | OH | $45,689 | — | — |
| 14 | Academy of Art University | CA | $43,892 | $57,636 | $75,954 |
| 15 | School of Visual Arts | NY | $33,775 | $65,176 | — |
| 16 | Atlantic University | PR | $20,889 | $37,426 | — |
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 $53,760 in earnings one year after a master's degree in design and applied arts and $69,957 four years after. The highest is $89,986 at Maryland Institute College of Art.
How much student debt do design and applied arts graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $59,308 at the typical college.