Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · Samford University · Birmingham, AL

CIP 50.04

$41,323Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$23,250Median federal debt
33Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Samford University earn a median of $41,323 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 $23,250, about 56% 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
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
$44,215$26,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $41,323 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,250.

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