Design and Applied Arts

Master's degree · Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA

CIP 50.04

$120,888Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$64,233Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $120,888 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $70,073 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,125–$102,485). Median debt is $64,233, about 53% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Carnegie Mellon University make?

The median salary is $120,888 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $64,233.

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