Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · University of Kansas · Lawrence, KS

CIP 50.04

$37,508Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,441Median earnings 4 years after
$57,249Median earnings 5 years after
$26,000Median federal debt
56Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at University of Kansas earn a median of $37,508 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 $26,000, about 69% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Kansas State University
Manhattan
$43,992—
Wichita State University
Wichita
$33,590$23,200
Rasmussen University-Kansas
Topeka
$32,482$29,332

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $37,508 one year after graduation and $57,249 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.

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