Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · University of Washington-Seattle Campus · Seattle, WA

CIP 50.04

$63,449Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$89,193Median earnings 4 years after
$85,351Median earnings 5 years after
$12,250Median federal debt
36Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at University of Washington-Seattle Campus earn a median of $63,449 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 $12,250, about 19% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
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
Walla Walla University
College Place
$28,436$27,000
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 University of Washington-Seattle Campus make?

The median salary is $63,449 one year after graduation and $85,351 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,250.

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