Design and Applied Arts
Bachelor's degree · Bemidji State University · Bemidji, MN
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Bemidji State University earn a median of $40,231 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 $21,908, about 54% of first-year earnings.
Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's degree) at other Minnesota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis | $42,462 | $22,500 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis | $40,302 | — |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead | $38,587 | $26,100 |
| University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul | $37,966 | — |
| Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud | $34,627 | — |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul | $34,384 | — |
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud | $32,482 | $29,332 |
| St Catherine University Saint Paul | $31,547 | — |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth | $31,337 | $24,275 |
| Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minneapolis | $23,687 | $26,950 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Bemidji State University make?
The median salary is $40,231 one year after graduation and $34,819 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,908.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.