Design and Applied Arts

Associate's degree · Salt Lake Community College · Salt Lake City, UT

CIP 50.04

$34,227Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$40,740Median earnings 4 years after

$33,160Median earnings 5 years after

$10,088Median federal debt

67Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Salt Lake Community College earn a median of $34,227 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $38,127 four years after graduating (middle half: $22,789–$53,862). Median debt is $10,088, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Salt Lake Community College make?

The median salary is $34,227 one year after graduation and $33,160 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,088.

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