Design and Applied Arts
Bachelor's degree · Charleston Southern University · Charleston, SC
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,925Median earnings 4 years after
$44,751Median 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 Charleston Southern University earn a median of $34,518. 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 78% of first-year earnings.
Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's degree) at other South Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (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 |
| Anderson University Anderson | $34,040 | $27,000 |
| Coastal Carolina University Conway | $26,076 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Charleston Southern University make?
The median salary is $34,518 and $44,751 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.