Design and Applied Arts
Bachelor's degree · Texas State University · San Marcos, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Texas State University earn a median of $44,396 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 $23,000, about 52% of first-year earnings.
Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston Houston | $47,461 | $24,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $44,506 | $18,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 Texas State University make?
The median salary is $44,396 one year after graduation and $62,197 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.