Design and Applied Arts
Bachelor's degree · Stephens College · Columbia, MO
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$28,353Median earnings 3 years after
$39,639Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
5Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Stephens College earn a median of $28,353. 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 Missouri schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Park University Parkville | $46,340 | $15,000 |
| 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 |
Highest-paying Design and Applied Arts programs nationwide →
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$32,457
Frequently asked questions
How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Stephens College make?
The median salary is $28,353 and $39,639 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.