Design and Applied Arts
Bachelor's degree · Shawnee State University · Portsmouth, OH
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Shawnee State University earn a median of $24,375 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 $29,000, about 119% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati | $52,526 | $25,500 |
| Miami University-Oxford Oxford | $47,295 | $26,000 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus | $45,176 | $21,694 |
| University of Dayton Dayton | $43,609 | — |
| University of Akron Main Campus Akron | $39,856 | $26,937 |
| Kent State University at Kent Kent | $36,351 | $25,000 |
| Cedarville University Cedarville | $35,768 | $22,000 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green | $35,645 | $27,000 |
| Baldwin Wallace University Berea | $31,749 | — |
| Columbus College of Art & Design Columbus | $27,970 | $27,000 |
| Cleveland State University Cleveland | $24,959 | $26,875 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville | $24,716 | $27,000 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus Athens | $24,716 | $27,000 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster | $24,716 | $27,000 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton | $24,716 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Shawnee State University make?
The median salary is $24,375 one year after graduation and $30,713 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $29,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.