Design and Applied Arts
Bachelor's degree · Maine College of Art & Design · Portland, ME
$29,001Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$39,443Median earnings 4 years after
$37,416Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
33Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Maine College of Art & Design earn a median of $29,001 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 $27,000, about 93% of first-year earnings.
Other programs at Maine College of Art & Design
- Fine and Studio ArtsMaster's degree
$29,954 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$24,555 - JournalismGraduate certificate
$63,479 - Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's degree
$41,600
Frequently asked questions
How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Maine College of Art & Design make?
The median salary is $29,001 one year after graduation and $37,416 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.