Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · North Dakota State University-Main Campus · Fargo, ND

CIP 50.04

$41,846Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,663Median earnings 4 years after
$50,837Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at North Dakota State University-Main Campus earn a median of $41,846 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 $27,000, about 65% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Rasmussen University-North Dakota
Fargo
$32,482$29,332

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $41,846 one year after graduation and $50,837 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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