Design and Applied Arts
Bachelor's degree · Albright College · Reading, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Albright College earn a median of $29,793 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 $27,000, about 91% of first-year earnings.
Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh | $66,274 | $24,500 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport | $45,572 | $27,000 |
| Temple University Philadelphia | $43,530 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park | $43,324 | $25,625 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Altoona | $43,324 | $25,625 |
| Susquehanna University Selinsgrove | $42,510 | $27,000 |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown | $40,286 | $27,000 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia | $38,154 | $27,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia | $36,433 | $27,000 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana | $34,981 | $27,000 |
| York College of Pennsylvania York | $30,567 | — |
| Robert Morris University Moon Township | $29,488 | $27,000 |
| Mercyhurst University Erie | $28,267 | $26,836 |
| Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Lancaster | $25,830 | $27,000 |
| Marywood University Scranton | $25,727 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Albright College make?
The median salary is $29,793 one year after graduation and $44,395 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.