Design and Applied Arts

Associate's degree · Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale, FL

CIP 50.04

$20,360Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$29,280Median earnings 4 years after
$25,603Median earnings 5 years after
$24,486Median federal debt
18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale earn a median of $20,360 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 $24,486, about 120% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Design and Applied Arts (Associate's degree) at other Florida schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth
$36,768—
Rasmussen University-Florida
Ocala
$32,246$23,820
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford
$31,347$14,300
Miami Dade College
Miami
$30,466—
Full Sail University
Winter Park
$23,719$24,392

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale make?

The median salary is $20,360 one year after graduation and $25,603 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,486.

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