Design and Applied Arts

Associate's degree · Phoenix College · Phoenix, AZ

CIP 50.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$21,094Median earnings 3 years after
$27,412Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
36Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Phoenix College earn a median of $21,094. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $38,127 four years after graduating (middle half: $22,789–$53,862).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale
$38,676—
Sessions College
Tempe
$19,275$19,854

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Phoenix College make?

The median salary is $21,094 and $27,412 after five years.

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