Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · Auburn University · Auburn, AL

CIP 50.04

$46,585Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,609Median earnings 4 years after
$58,793Median earnings 5 years after
$25,125Median federal debt
116Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Auburn University earn a median of $46,585 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 $25,125, about 54% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
$44,215$26,000
Samford University
Birmingham
$41,323$23,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Auburn University make?

The median salary is $46,585 one year after graduation and $58,793 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,125.

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