Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · Abilene Christian University · Abilene, TX

CIP 50.04

$38,553Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,818Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,875Median federal debt
14Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Abilene Christian University earn a median of $38,553 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 $21,875, about 57% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Houston
Houston
$47,461$24,000
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$44,506$18,000
Texas State University
San Marcos
$44,396$23,000
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville
$39,959$29,000
Baylor University
Waco
$39,333$25,750
University of North Texas
Denton
$33,867$22,269
Saint Edward's University
Austin
$30,589$26,000
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock
$29,479—
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio
$27,986$27,000
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson
$26,629$19,750

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $38,553 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,875.

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