Design and Applied Arts
Undergraduate certificate · Massachusetts College of Art and Design · Boston, MA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$71,901Median earnings 4 years after
$64,239Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
43Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Design and Applied Arts at Massachusetts College of Art and Design earn a median of $42,944. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $36,116 four years after graduating (middle half: $19,755–$56,639).
Other programs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
- Fine and Studio ArtsMaster's degree
$54,719 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$39,251 - Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's degree
$24,706 - Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's degree
$22,764 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$21,461
Frequently asked questions
How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Massachusetts College of Art and Design make?
The median salary is $42,944 and $64,239 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.