Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · Lawrence Technological University · Southfield, MI

CIP 50.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$99,444Median earnings 4 years after
$72,639Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
10Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Lawrence Technological University earn a median of $53,161. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,490 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,006–$70,612).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
$39,077$27,000
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
$38,443—
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
$36,917$27,500
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$36,784$26,997
Ferris State University
Big Rapids
$34,045$25,500
College for Creative Studies
Detroit
$32,665$26,000
Oakland University
Rochester Hills
$30,687$26,000
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center
$27,577$24,286
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint
$18,339$27,695

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Lawrence Technological University make?

The median salary is $53,161 and $72,639 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.