Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · Park University · Parkville, MO

CIP 50.04

$46,340Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,105Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$15,000Median federal debt
25Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Park University earn a median of $46,340 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 $15,000, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis
$39,623$20,500
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph
$37,200—
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg
$33,921$20,076
Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield
$33,695$25,750
Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis
$33,615$19,089
Kansas City Art Institute
Kansas City
$29,513$27,000
Webster University
Saint Louis
$20,257$24,500

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $46,340 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,000.

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