Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · West Liberty University · West Liberty, WV

CIP 50.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$33,188Median earnings 3 years after

$43,982Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

6Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at West Liberty University earn a median of $33,188. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,490 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,006–$70,612).

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
West Virginia University Morgantown	$39,847	$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $33,188 and $43,982 after five years.

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