Design and Applied Arts
Bachelor's degree · Augustana College · Rock Island, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,715Median earnings 3 years after
$49,518Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
8Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Augustana College earn a median of $43,715. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,490 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,006–$70,612).
Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University Normal | $39,287 | $24,375 |
| Judson University Elgin | $37,466 | — |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $34,670 | $18,178 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $34,377 | $22,881 |
| Rasmussen University-Illinois Rockford | $32,482 | $29,332 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $30,536 | $27,000 |
| Columbia College Chicago Chicago | $29,630 | $24,500 |
| North Central College Naperville | $28,037 | $22,000 |
| Dominican University River Forest | $22,938 | $26,344 |
| Bradley University Peoria | $22,893 | — |
| Roosevelt University Chicago | $19,028 | $25,048 |
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$19,775
Frequently asked questions
How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Augustana College make?
The median salary is $43,715 and $49,518 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.