Design and Applied Arts

Associate's degree · Chemeketa Community College · Salem, OR

CIP 50.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$35,214Median earnings 3 years after

$38,597Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

6Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Chemeketa Community College earn a median of $35,214. 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 Oregon schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Portland Community College Portland	$26,285	$17,506

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Other programs at Chemeketa Community College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$79,890
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree$75,797
Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$42,808
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$35,827
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$33,802
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$33,406
Special Education and TeachingAssociate's degree$32,829
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$29,163
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree$39,184
Social WorkAssociate's degree$27,205
Precision Metal WorkingAssociate's degree$44,420
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree$29,083
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$82,215
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsNon-credential program$95,202
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$39,381
Hospitality Administration/ManagementAssociate's degree$11,105

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $35,214 and $38,597 after five years.

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