Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · University of Notre Dame · Notre Dame, IN

CIP 50.04

$46,825Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$83,414Median earnings 4 years after
$81,608Median earnings 5 years after
$19,250Median federal debt
28Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at University of Notre Dame earn a median of $46,825 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 $19,250, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette
$44,602$19,500
Ball State University
Muncie
$36,864$22,000
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne
$35,439$26,000
Taylor University
Upland
$31,921$22,000
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne
$27,517$24,750
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington
$26,421$20,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from University of Notre Dame make?

The median salary is $46,825 one year after graduation and $81,608 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,250.

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