Design and Applied Arts
Bachelor's degree · University of Arkansas-Fort Smith · Fort Smith, AR
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$30,098Median earnings 3 years after
$36,606Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
10Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith earn a median of $30,098. 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
| College | Earnings (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 | — |
| Harding University Searcy | $35,582 | — |
| 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 |
Highest-paying Design and Applied Arts programs nationwide →
Other programs at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$69,618 - Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$58,380 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$54,484 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$51,896 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$45,967 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$40,565 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$40,525 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$39,057 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$33,460 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$32,532 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$29,853 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$28,951 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$26,728 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$26,541 - HistoryBachelor's degree
$26,445 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$22,255 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherAssociate's degree
$41,202 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$23,787 - Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree
$29,453 - Business Operations Support and Assistant ServicesAssociate's degree
$25,913
Frequently asked questions
How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from University of Arkansas-Fort Smith make?
The median salary is $30,098 and $36,606 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.