Design and Applied Arts at Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$71,547
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$71,547
Design and Applied Arts
National Average
$42,087
All schools, same program
School Average
$42,717
All programs at Art Center College of Design
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
223
Completers (IPEDS)
621
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$31,000
Median Debt
0.43
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$258/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$71,547
Median Earnings
Design and Applied Arts at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University | $126,932 | $24,500 |
| San Jose State University | $82,682 | — |
| Northeastern University | $81,078 | $25,500 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $76,309 | $18,000 |
| University of California-Irvine | $75,874 | — |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $74,666 | $26,354 |
| Lawrence Technological University | $73,249 | — |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $71,597 | $12,250 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $71,567 | $25,000 |
| Art Center College of Design (this school) | $71,547 | $31,000 |
Other Programs at Art Center College of Design
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $81,702 | $50,250 |
| Design and Applied Arts (current) | $71,547 | $31,000 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $58,061 | $35,636 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $53,380 | — |
| Graphic Communications | $38,289 | $37,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $32,235 | $28,750 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $20,140 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $17,249 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $11,851 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.