Design and Applied Arts

Associate's degree · Northern Virginia Community College · Annandale, VA

CIP 50.04

$33,232Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,159Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
60Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Northern Virginia Community College earn a median of $33,232 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).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke
$31,440—
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk
$22,935$11,348

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Northern Virginia Community College make?

The median salary is $33,232 one year after graduation.

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