Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · Middle Tennessee State University · Murfreesboro, TN

CIP 50.04

$38,807Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,184Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Middle Tennessee State University earn a median of $38,807 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).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
$41,968$25,000
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
$36,061—
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
$34,177$18,250
Belmont University
Nashville
$28,702$12,500
Nossi College of Art and Design
Nashville
$24,497$42,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Middle Tennessee State University make?

The median salary is $38,807 one year after graduation.

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