Design and Applied Arts

Associate's degree · Mohawk Valley Community College · Utica, NY

CIP 50.04

$21,012Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$37,280Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$9,534Median federal debt
28Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Mohawk Valley Community College earn a median of $21,012 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $38,127 four years after graduating (middle half: $22,789–$53,862). Median debt is $9,534, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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
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 Mohawk Valley Community College make?

The median salary is $21,012 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,534.

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