Design and Applied Arts

Master's degree · Drexel University · Philadelphia, PA

CIP 50.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$80,986Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Drexel University earn a median of $52,369. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $70,073 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,125–$102,485).

Design and Applied Arts (Master's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh	$120,888	$64,233

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $52,369.

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