Design and Applied Arts
Bachelor's degree · Lesley University · Cambridge, MA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Lesley University earn a median of $25,227 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 $23,333, about 92% of first-year earnings.
Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston | $50,599 | $27,000 |
| Northeastern University Boston | $49,727 | $25,500 |
| Boston University Boston | $49,254 | $21,000 |
| Suffolk University Boston | $47,415 | $27,000 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell | $41,020 | $24,075 |
| Endicott College Beverly | $39,271 | $27,000 |
| Emmanuel College Boston | $32,413 | $27,000 |
| Lasell University Newton | $29,661 | $27,000 |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth | $29,660 | $26,000 |
| Fitchburg State University Fitchburg | $29,191 | $26,000 |
| Assumption University Worcester | $28,032 | — |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design Boston | $24,706 | $25,537 |
| Montserrat College of Art Beverly | $19,865 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Lesley University make?
The median salary is $25,227 one year after graduation and $51,256 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,333.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.