Design and Applied Arts

Associate's degree · Sinclair Community College · Dayton, OH

CIP 50.04

$24,490Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$37,187Median earnings 4 years after
$36,535Median earnings 5 years after
$11,000Median federal debt
44Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Sinclair Community College earn a median of $24,490 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 $11,000, about 45% 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
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 Sinclair Community College make?

The median salary is $24,490 one year after graduation and $36,535 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,000.

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