Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL

CIP 50.04

$44,215Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,546Median earnings 4 years after
$57,905Median earnings 5 years after
$26,000Median federal debt
43Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at The University of Alabama earn a median of $44,215 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,490 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,006–$70,612). Median debt is $26,000, about 59% of first-year earnings.

Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's degree) at other Alabama schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Auburn University
Auburn
$46,585$25,125
Samford University
Birmingham
$41,323$23,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from The University of Alabama make?

The median salary is $44,215 one year after graduation and $57,905 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.