Design and Applied Arts

Associate's degree · CUNY New York City College of Technology · Brooklyn, NY

CIP 50.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,833Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
21Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at CUNY New York City College of Technology earn a median of $48,833. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $38,127 four years after graduating (middle half: $22,789–$53,862).

Design and Applied Arts (Associate's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The New School
New York
$44,640$14,750
Monroe Community College
Rochester
$27,718$8,000
Bryant & Stratton College-Greece
Rochester
$25,506$15,417
Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo
Buffalo
$25,506$15,417
Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North
Liverpool
$25,506$15,417
Suffolk County Community College
Selden
$24,907$8,906
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica
$21,012$9,534
CUNY Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn
$19,146—
Nassau Community College
Garden City
$18,107—
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York
$14,361$11,640
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City
$13,554—
CUNY Hostos Community College
Bronx
$12,863—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology make?

The median salary is $48,833.

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