Design and Applied Arts at University of Silicon Valley
San Jose, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
University of Silicon Valley 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 92% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Silicon Valley 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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| 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 |
| 292 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $32,960 | $38,841 | #276 | $20,285 |
Other Majors at University of Silicon Valley by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $67,659 | $37,693 | #20 of 54 |
| Graphic Communications | $49,968 | $33,727 | #19 of 59 |
| Music | $48,360 | — | #73 of 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Silicon Valley design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,656 one year after graduating and $33,596 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Silicon Valley rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, University of Silicon Valley ranks #289 by median pay four years after graduation, and #291 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at University of Silicon Valley 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 $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.