Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · East Carolina University · Greenville, NC

CIP 50.04

$39,992Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,255Median earnings 4 years after
$53,859Median earnings 5 years after
$24,750Median federal debt
28Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at East Carolina University earn a median of $39,992 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 $24,750, about 62% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
$44,930$19,500
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
$38,858$25,500
Meredith College
Raleigh
$36,357$25,000
Appalachian State University
Boone
$34,722$21,435
William Peace University
Raleigh
$33,536$24,000
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
$32,842$29,911
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte
$31,611$26,000
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro
$30,470$28,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from East Carolina University make?

The median salary is $39,992 one year after graduation and $53,859 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,750.

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