Design and Applied Arts

Associate's degree · Delgado Community College · New Orleans, LA

CIP 50.04

$30,248Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$30,671Median earnings 4 years after

$30,770Median earnings 5 years after

$24,782Median federal debt

13Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Delgado Community College earn a median of $30,248 one year after completing the program. 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 $24,782, about 82% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Delgado Community College make?

The median salary is $30,248 one year after graduation and $30,770 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,782.

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