Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · New Jersey Institute of Technology · Newark, NJ

CIP 50.04

$38,975Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$66,488Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$25,500Median federal debt
16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at New Jersey Institute of Technology earn a median of $38,975 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 $25,500, about 65% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Kean University
Union
$35,673$24,004
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
$32,397$27,000
Rider University
Lawrenceville
$29,445—
Berkeley College-Woodland Park
Woodland Park
$27,937$29,125
Centenary University
Hackettstown
$26,569$26,000
Montclair State University
Montclair
$26,027$25,375
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
Madison
$24,357—
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck
$24,357—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology make?

The median salary is $38,975 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,500.

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