Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · Louisiana Tech University · Ruston, LA

CIP 50.04

$29,146Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,534Median earnings 4 years after
$40,793Median earnings 5 years after
$19,868Median federal debt
33Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Louisiana Tech University earn a median of $29,146 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 $19,868, about 68% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette
$28,206$20,416

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Louisiana Tech University make?

The median salary is $29,146 one year after graduation and $40,793 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,868.

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