Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · Anderson University · Anderson, SC

CIP 50.04

$34,040Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,221Median earnings 4 years after
$47,780Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Anderson University earn a median of $34,040 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 79% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Clemson University
Clemson
$46,689$23,250
Winthrop University
Rock Hill
$40,119$27,917
Bob Jones University
Greenville
$36,424$15,750
Coastal Carolina University
Conway
$26,076$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $34,040 one year after graduation and $47,780 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.