Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · Ringling College of Art and Design · Sarasota, FL

CIP 50.04

$28,137Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,937Median earnings 4 years after
$44,462Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
124Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Ringling College of Art and Design earn a median of $28,137 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 $27,000, about 96% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Florida State University
Tallahassee
$49,144$22,625
University of Florida
Gainesville
$43,144$19,839
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford
$39,221$22,168
University of South Florida
Tampa
$38,938$17,000
Flagler College
Saint Augustine
$34,236$26,250
Rasmussen University-Florida
Ocala
$32,482$29,332
Full Sail University
Winter Park
$25,479$36,827
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee
$23,504$26,125

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $28,137 one year after graduation and $44,462 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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