Design and Applied Arts

Associate's degree · Columbus State Community College · Columbus, OH

CIP 50.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$34,540Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
23Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Columbus State Community College earn a median of $34,540. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $38,127 four years after graduating (middle half: $22,789–$53,862).

Design and Applied Arts (Associate's degree) at other Ohio schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Sinclair Community College
Dayton
$24,490$11,000
Cuyahoga Community College District
Cleveland
$22,517$6,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Columbus State Community College make?

The median salary is $34,540.

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