Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · Georgia Southern University · Statesboro, GA

CIP 50.04

$39,355Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,396Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$25,750Median federal debt
67Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Georgia Southern University earn a median of $39,355 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 $25,750, about 65% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta
$52,694$26,354
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega
$26,823—
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw
$25,839—
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah
$23,400$26,200
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta
$20,974$26,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Georgia Southern University make?

The median salary is $39,355 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,750.

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