Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga · Chattanooga, TN

CIP 50.04

$41,968Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,807Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga earn a median of $41,968 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 $25,000, about 60% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
$38,807—
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 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga make?

The median salary is $41,968 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

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