Design and Applied Arts
Associate's degree · Hawkeye Community College · Waterloo, IA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$38,795Median earnings 4 years after
$30,356Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
7Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Hawkeye Community College earn a median of $24,119. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $38,127 four years after graduating (middle half: $22,789–$53,862).
Design and Applied Arts (Associate's degree) at other Iowa schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids | $32,116 | $10,168 |
| Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny | $25,265 | $13,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Hawkeye Community College make?
The median salary is $24,119 and $30,356 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.