Design and Applied Arts at Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Arkansas State University graduates in design and applied arts earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Arkansas State University Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 299 colleges reporting design and applied arts earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $138,588 | $140,945 | #1 | $66,274 |
| 2 | Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI | $99,444 | $104,852 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $95,697 | $99,066 | #3 | $52,694 |
| 4 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $89,193 | $82,038 | #6 | $63,449 |
| 5 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $89,022 | $81,004 | #7 | $64,846 |
| 6 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | $87,358 | $83,147 | #5 | $36,191 |
| 7 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $87,336 | $76,908 | #10 | $49,727 |
| 8 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $83,414 | $89,488 | #4 | $46,825 |
| 9 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $78,121 | $71,085 | #21 | $46,519 |
| 10 | Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA | $76,093 | $69,240 | #26 | $47,053 |
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| 267 | Webster University Saint Louis, MO | $40,397 | $43,314 | #249 | $20,257 |
| 268 | Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts Saint Louis, MO | $40,288 | $43,197 | #253 | — |
| 269 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $40,150 | $44,520 | #236 | $26,076 |
| 270 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $39,897 | $47,015 | #210 | $35,970 |
| 271 | Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH | $39,821 | $42,495 | #258 | $24,375 |
| 272 | Wayne State College Wayne, NE | $39,701 | $41,033 | #263 | — |
| 273 | Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minneapolis, MN | $39,467 | $37,699 | #283 | $23,687 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Arkansas State University design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,970 one year after graduating and $39,897 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Arkansas State University rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Arkansas State University ranks #270 by median pay four years after graduation, and #210 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Arkansas State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.