Design and Applied Arts

Associate's degree · Sessions College · Tempe, AZ

CIP 50.04

$19,275Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$18,981Median earnings 3 years after
$42,234Median earnings 5 years after
$19,854Median federal debt
18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Sessions College earn a median of $19,275 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 $19,854, about 103% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale
$38,676—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $19,275 one year after graduation and $42,234 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,854.

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