Design and Applied Arts

Undergraduate certificate · Wake Technical Community College · Raleigh, NC

CIP 50.04

$32,153Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$41,857Median earnings 4 years after

$43,918Median earnings 5 years after

$10,084Median federal debt

254Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Design and Applied Arts at Wake Technical Community College earn a median of $32,153 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $36,116 four years after graduating (middle half: $19,755–$56,639). Median debt is $10,084, about 31% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Wake Technical Community College make?

The median salary is $32,153 one year after graduation and $43,918 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,084.

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