Design and Applied Arts

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

CIP 50.04

$31,888Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,728Median earnings 4 years after
$50,613Median earnings 5 years after
$12,500Median federal debt
148Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Utah Valley University earn a median of $31,888 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 $12,500, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Utah State University
Logan
$52,431—
Weber State University
Ogden
$40,507$20,500
Brigham Young University
Provo
$33,915$12,065

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $31,888 one year after graduation and $50,613 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,500.

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