Design and Applied Arts

Associate's degree · Seattle Central College · Seattle, WA

CIP 50.04

$29,775Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,416Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$11,500Median federal debt
63Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Seattle Central College earn a median of $29,775 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 $11,500, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane
$21,508$11,756

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Seattle Central College make?

The median salary is $29,775 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,500.

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