Design and Applied Arts at Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • Master's
Median Earnings
$106,421
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$106,421
Design and Applied Arts
National Average
$60,377
All schools, same program
School Average
$91,602
All programs at Carnegie Mellon University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
28
Completers (IPEDS)
129
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$64,233
Median Debt
0.60
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$535/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$106,421
Median Earnings
Design and Applied Arts at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Institute of Technology | $141,682 | — |
| Carnegie Mellon University (this school) | $106,421 | $64,233 |
| School of Visual Arts | $93,547 | — |
| Maryland Institute College of Art | $88,647 | $39,905 |
| Rhode Island School of Design | $86,935 | — |
| California College of the Arts | $86,129 | — |
| Florida State University | $76,697 | — |
| The New School | $75,127 | $42,587 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | $70,381 | — |
| Pratt Institute-Main | $69,144 | $123,755 |
Other Programs at Carnegie Mellon University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $247,552 | $21,442 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $169,421 | $80,887 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $164,350 | $110,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $149,740 | $22,224 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $149,495 | $61,305 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $145,494 | $61,500 |
| Statistics | $142,883 | $21,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $135,289 | $51,970 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $133,193 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | $126,932 | $24,500 |
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.