Design and Applied Arts
Associate's degree · Finger Lakes Community College · Canandaigua, NY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$28,391Median earnings 3 years after
$37,547Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
18Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Finger Lakes Community College earn a median of $28,391. 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
| College | Earnings (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 Finger Lakes Community College make?
The median salary is $28,391 and $37,547 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.