Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · Walla Walla University · College Place, WA

CIP 50.04

$28,436Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,035Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Walla Walla University earn a median of $28,436 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 95% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
$63,449$12,250
Bellevue College
Bellevue
$45,947—
Washington State University
Pullman
$44,823$24,604
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle
$39,248$25,000
Western Washington University
Bellingham
$31,078$19,833
Northwest College of Art & Design
Tacoma
$27,694$30,734

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $28,436 one year after graduation.

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.