Design and Applied Arts

Undergraduate certificate · Ridgewater College · Willmar, MN

CIP 50.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$41,332Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

10Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Design and Applied Arts at Ridgewater College earn a median of $41,332. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $36,116 four years after graduating (middle half: $19,755–$56,639).

Design and Applied Arts (Undergraduate certificate) at other Minnesota schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Century College White Bear Lake	$43,778	$12,500

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Other programs at Ridgewater College

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Electromechanical Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$58,968
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$49,040
Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersUndergraduate certificate$46,852
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$44,921
Agricultural Business and ManagementUndergraduate certificate$44,875
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$44,421
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree$40,206
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$38,001
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$37,141
CarpentersUndergraduate certificate$33,969
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$29,262
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesUndergraduate certificate$21,574
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsAssociate's degree$47,662
Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$50,108
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree$28,764
Electromechanical Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$73,528
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociate's degree$26,033
Agricultural Production OperationsUndergraduate certificate$56,311

Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Ridgewater College make?

The median salary is $41,332.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.