Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · University of Denver · Denver, CO

CIP 50.04

$31,104Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$69,251Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at University of Denver earn a median of $31,104 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 Colorado schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver
$39,450$28,500
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
Lakewood
$29,829$31,750

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $31,104 one year after graduation.

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