Design and Applied Arts

Master's degree · Illinois Institute of Technology · Chicago, IL

CIP 50.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$144,324Median earnings 4 years after

$161,878Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

3Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Illinois Institute of Technology earn a median of $122,231. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $70,073 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,125–$102,485).

Other programs at Illinois Institute of Technology

Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$124,206
Computer ScienceMaster's degree$93,148
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$86,005
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree$85,975
Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree$83,195
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$81,252
Civil EngineeringMaster's degree$79,898
Psychology, GeneralDoctoral degree$74,025
LawFirst professional degree$73,249
Engineering-Related FieldsBachelor's degree$72,164
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$71,760
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$69,966
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$65,386
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$64,526
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's degree$63,169
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$61,313
Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree$48,572
ArchitectureBachelor's degree$47,542
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree$42,992
Architectural Sciences and TechnologyBachelor's degree$37,948

Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology make?

The median salary is $122,231 and $161,878 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.