Design and Applied Arts at Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 245 graduates a year
Art Center College of Design graduates in design and applied arts earn 48% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Art Center College of Design 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 |
| 11 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $75,374 | $68,585 | #28 | — |
| 12 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $73,888 | $78,644 | #8 | $49,144 |
| 13 | Boston University Boston, MA | $72,809 | $64,116 | #46 | $49,254 |
Other Majors at Art Center College of Design by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields | $92,293 | $66,860 | #16 of 33 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $90,188 | $59,384 | #10 of 61 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $77,401 | — | #5 of 22 |
| Graphic Communications | — | $67,010 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $49,933 | $22,988 | #41 of 144 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $33,073 | — | #386 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Art Center College of Design design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,053 one year after graduating and $76,093 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Art Center College of Design rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Art Center College of Design ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #26 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Art Center College of Design worth it?
Its graduates earn 48% more than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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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.