Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · Saint Edward's University · Austin, TX

CIP 50.04

$30,589Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,297Median earnings 4 years after
$42,871Median earnings 5 years after
$26,000Median federal debt
37Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Saint Edward's University earn a median of $30,589 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 $26,000, about 85% 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
University of North Texas
Denton
$33,867$22,269
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 Saint Edward's University make?

The median salary is $30,589 one year after graduation and $42,871 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.

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