Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · Northern Arizona University · Flagstaff, AZ

CIP 50.04

$33,964Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,764Median earnings 4 years after
$54,011Median earnings 5 years after
$23,333Median federal debt
77Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Northern Arizona University earn a median of $33,964 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 $23,333, about 69% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix
$38,976$27,000
Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Scottsdale
$35,960$20,702
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe
$35,960$20,702
University of Advancing Technology
Tempe
$30,640$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $33,964 one year after graduation and $54,011 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,333.

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