Design and Applied Arts

Undergraduate certificate · San Diego City College · San Diego, CA

CIP 50.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$63,359Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

27Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Design and Applied Arts at San Diego City College earn a median of $63,359. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $36,116 four years after graduating (middle half: $19,755–$56,639).

Design and Applied Arts (Undergraduate certificate) at other California schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Gnomon North Hollywood	$80,221	$34,416

Highest-paying Design and Applied Arts programs nationwide →

Other programs at San Diego City College

Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$33,350
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesUndergraduate certificate$32,438
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$25,639
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesUndergraduate certificate$13,445
English Language and Literature, GeneralAssociate's degree$28,005
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificate$29,782
Biology, GeneralAssociate's degree$33,509
Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate's degree$77,094
Psychology, GeneralAssociate's degree$27,143
Human Services, GeneralAssociate's degree$23,400
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherUndergraduate certificate$36,712
SociologyAssociate's degree$33,628
Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersUndergraduate certificate$50,799
Fine and Studio ArtsAssociate's degree$71,302
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$50,949
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$84,411
Communication and Media StudiesAssociate's degree$60,716

Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from San Diego City College make?

The median salary is $63,359.

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