Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · Northern Kentucky University · Highland Heights, KY

CIP 50.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,703Median earnings 4 years after
$45,819Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
9Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Northern Kentucky University earn a median of $40,579. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,490 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,006–$70,612).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Kentucky
Lexington
$42,168$26,250

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $40,579 and $45,819 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.