Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · Maine College of Art & Design · Portland, ME

CIP 50.04

$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.

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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.