Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · Liberty University · Lynchburg, VA

CIP 50.04

$30,019Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,797Median earnings 4 years after
$45,177Median earnings 5 years after
$24,998Median federal debt
198Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Liberty University earn a median of $30,019 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 $24,998, about 83% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg
$46,761$23,900
Longwood University
Farmville
$35,612$24,753
Radford University
Radford
$34,096$27,000
Marymount University
Arlington
$33,180$25,750
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$25,872$24,250

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $30,019 one year after graduation and $45,177 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,998.

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