Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · Central Connecticut State University · New Britain, CT

CIP 50.04

$34,930Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,214Median earnings 4 years after
$53,222Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
42Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Central Connecticut State University earn a median of $34,930 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 $21,500, about 62% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Quinnipiac University
Hamden
$35,884$26,000
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport
$31,207$27,000
University of Hartford
West Hartford
$29,515$27,000
University of New Haven
West Haven
$26,425$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Central Connecticut State University make?

The median salary is $34,930 one year after graduation and $53,222 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

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