Design and Applied Arts

Associate's degree · Arapahoe Community College · Littleton, CO

CIP 50.04

$32,100Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,888Median earnings 4 years after
$44,854Median earnings 5 years after
$15,125Median federal debt
50Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Arapahoe Community College earn a median of $32,100 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $38,127 four years after graduating (middle half: $22,789–$53,862). Median debt is $15,125, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $32,100 one year after graduation and $44,854 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,125.

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