Design and Applied Arts

Associate's degree · Utah Valley University · Orem, UT

CIP 50.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

$41,142Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

71Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Utah Valley University earn a median of $41,142. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $38,127 four years after graduating (middle half: $22,789–$53,862).

Design and Applied Arts (Associate's degree) at other Utah schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City	$34,227	$10,088

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Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree$79,918
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Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree$65,720
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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Utah Valley University make?

The median salary is $41,142 and $41,142 after five years.

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