Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · University of Nebraska-Lincoln · Lincoln, NE

CIP 50.04

$38,585Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
45Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn a median of $38,585 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 $21,500, about 56% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Bellevue University
Bellevue
$39,313$20,834

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln make?

The median salary is $38,585 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

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