Design and Applied Arts

Associate's degree · Portland Community College · Portland, OR

CIP 50.04

$26,285Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$50,811Median earnings 4 years after

$45,682Median earnings 5 years after

$17,506Median federal debt

76Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Portland Community College earn a median of $26,285 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 $17,506, about 67% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $26,285 one year after graduation and $45,682 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,506.

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