Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · William Peace University · Raleigh, NC

CIP 50.04

$33,536Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$40,817Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$24,000Median federal debt
18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at William Peace University earn a median of $33,536 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 $24,000, about 72% 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
East Carolina University
Greenville
$39,992$24,750
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
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 William Peace University make?

The median salary is $33,536 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,000.

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