Design and Applied Arts

Master's degree · Virginia Commonwealth University · Richmond, VA

CIP 50.04

$46,439Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$65,638Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

9Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $46,439 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $70,073 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,125–$102,485).

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Marymount University Arlington	$55,169	$95,211
Liberty University Lynchburg	$50,570	$30,991

Highest-paying Design and Applied Arts programs nationwide →

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Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree$89,763
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree$88,965
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $46,439 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.