Design and Applied Arts at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 116 graduates a year
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates in design and applied arts earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 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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| 114 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $56,158 | $56,489 | #115 | $35,304 |
| 115 | Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA | $55,891 | $50,857 | #164 | $31,172 |
| 116 | Radford University Radford, VA | $55,856 | $50,862 | #163 | $34,096 |
| 117 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $55,744 | $50,723 | #165 | $30,065 |
| 118 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $55,728 | $52,817 | #151 | $31,888 |
| 119 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $55,669 | $65,860 | #39 | $39,847 |
| 120 | Marymount University Arlington, VA | $55,646 | $50,671 | #166 | $33,180 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State Polytechnic University-Pomona design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,065 one year after graduating and $55,744 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona ranks #117 by median pay four years after graduation, and #165 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,825.
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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.