Design and Applied Arts

Associate's degree · Cuyahoga Community College District · Cleveland, OH

CIP 50.04

$22,517Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$30,936Median earnings 4 years after
$36,586Median earnings 5 years after
$6,000Median federal debt
50Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Cuyahoga Community College District earn a median of $22,517 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $38,127 four years after graduating (middle half: $22,789–$53,862). Median debt is $6,000, about 27% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Sinclair Community College
Dayton
$24,490$11,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Cuyahoga Community College District make?

The median salary is $22,517 one year after graduation and $36,586 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $6,000.

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