Design and Applied Arts

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

CIP 50.04

$39,450Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,654Median earnings 4 years after
$64,448Median earnings 5 years after
$28,500Median federal debt
33Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Metropolitan State University of Denver earn a median of $39,450 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). Median debt is $28,500, about 72% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Denver
Denver
$31,104—
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 Metropolitan State University of Denver make?

The median salary is $39,450 one year after graduation and $64,448 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $28,500.

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