Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · Harding University · Searcy, AR

CIP 50.04

$35,582Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,567Median earnings 4 years after
$46,032Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
6Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Harding University earn a median of $35,582 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).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Central Arkansas
Conway
$43,106—
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
$41,782$22,750
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro
$35,970—
John Brown University
Siloam Springs
$24,893$19,500
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia
$22,016$25,559
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville
$20,285$28,950

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $35,582 one year after graduation and $46,032 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.