Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · University of Oregon · Eugene, OR

CIP 50.04

$28,844Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,573Median earnings 4 years after
$64,994Median earnings 5 years after
$28,000Median federal debt
38Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at University of Oregon earn a median of $28,844 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 $28,000, about 97% of first-year earnings.

Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's degree) at other Oregon schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Bend
$35,614$21,500
Oregon State University
Corvallis
$35,614$21,500
Portland State University
Portland
$35,304$23,100
Western Oregon University
Monmouth
$23,583$21,316
Pacific Northwest College of Art
Portland
$19,501$26,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from University of Oregon make?

The median salary is $28,844 one year after graduation and $64,994 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $28,000.

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