Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design · Lakewood, CO

CIP 50.04

$29,829Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,617Median earnings 4 years after
$45,743Median earnings 5 years after
$31,750Median federal debt
176Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design earn a median of $29,829 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 $31,750, about 106% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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
University of Denver
Denver
$31,104—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design make?

The median salary is $29,829 one year after graduation and $45,743 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $31,750.

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