Design and Applied Arts

Associate's degree · Roosevelt University · Chicago, IL

CIP 50.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$35,066Median earnings 4 years after
$38,385Median earnings 5 years after
$13,417Median federal debt
1Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Roosevelt University earn a median of $35,066. 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 $13,417, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Rasmussen University-Illinois
Rockford
$32,246$23,820
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
$31,463$11,750

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $35,066 and $38,385 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,417.

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