Design and Applied Arts at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates in design and applied arts earn 35% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 76% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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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| 285 | Nossi College of Art and Design Nashville, TN | $35,075 | $38,316 | #279 | $24,497 |
| 286 | Los Angeles Film School Hollywood, CA | $34,769 | $31,638 | #290 | $26,583 |
| 287 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $33,841 | $29,699 | #292 | — |
| 288 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR | $33,649 | $39,653 | #271 | $22,016 |
| 289 | University of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | $33,596 | $30,570 | #291 | $22,656 |
| 290 | Montserrat College of Art Beverly, MA | $33,496 | $29,497 | #293 | $19,865 |
| 291 | School of Visual Arts New York, NY | $33,288 | $31,683 | #289 | $15,985 |
Other Majors at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | $89,685 | $58,870 | #25 of 107 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,185 | $67,213 | #947 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $60,952 | $26,671 | #433 of 459 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $55,787 | $41,325 | #64 of 77 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,923 | $44,843 | #220 of 345 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $48,773 | — | #17 of 24 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,662 | $29,854 | #452 of 610 |
| Business/Commerce | $47,979 | $34,910 | #261 of 271 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $46,771 | $40,138 | #795 of 796 |
| Biology | $44,873 | $26,044 | #793 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,523 | $28,541 | #616 of 660 |
| Psychology | $42,925 | $31,426 | #878 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,843 | $37,590 | #625 of 680 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $38,931 | $30,901 | #459 of 476 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $28,938 | — | #414 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Arkansas University Main Campus design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,016 one year after graduating and $33,649 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Arkansas University Main Campus rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranks #288 by median pay four years after graduation, and #271 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,559.
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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.