Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design · Milwaukee, WI

CIP 50.04

$28,801Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,944Median earnings 4 years after
$53,740Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
129Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design earn a median of $28,801 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 94% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison
$49,780$17,875
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point
$41,243$21,750
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie
$40,615$26,000
Saint Norbert College
De Pere
$37,856$27,000
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha
$36,920$23,276
Carthage College
Kenosha
$35,511$27,000
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay
$32,991$18,186
Rasmussen University-Wisconsin
Green Bay
$32,482$29,332
Mount Mary University
Milwaukee
$30,053$26,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design make?

The median salary is $28,801 one year after graduation and $53,740 after five years.

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.