Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · Radford University · Radford, VA

CIP 50.04

$34,096Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,856Median earnings 4 years after
$47,401Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
29Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Radford University earn a median of $34,096 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 $27,000, about 79% 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
Marymount University
Arlington
$33,180$25,750
Liberty University
Lynchburg
$30,019$24,998
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$25,872$24,250

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $34,096 one year after graduation and $47,401 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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