Design and Applied Arts

Undergraduate certificate · Century College · White Bear Lake, MN

CIP 50.04

$43,778Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$50,687Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$12,500Median federal debt

45Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Design and Applied Arts at Century College earn a median of $43,778 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $36,116 four years after graduating (middle half: $19,755–$56,639). Median debt is $12,500, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at Century College

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Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$47,789
Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$46,996
Human Services, GeneralAssociate's degree$41,007
Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's degree$40,489
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate$40,253
Design and Applied ArtsAssociate's degree$39,850
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$38,376
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$35,241
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$45,750
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$49,406
Accounting and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificate$49,943
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree$65,767
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsAssociate's degree$49,498
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$61,639
Business Operations Support and Assistant ServicesAssociate's degree$39,401

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $43,778 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,500.

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