Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · University of North Texas · Denton, TX

CIP 50.04

$33,867Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,753Median earnings 4 years after
$55,345Median earnings 5 years after
$22,269Median federal debt
121Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at University of North Texas earn a median of $33,867 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 $22,269, about 66% 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
Abilene Christian University
Abilene
$38,553$21,875
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 University of North Texas make?

The median salary is $33,867 one year after graduation and $55,345 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,269.

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