Design and Applied Arts at University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
University of Bridgeport graduates in design and applied arts earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Bridgeport 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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| 196 | Villa Maria College Buffalo, NY | $48,379 | $46,047 | #220 | — |
| 197 | Columbus College of Art & Design Columbus, OH | $48,204 | $51,441 | #159 | $27,970 |
| 198 | Park University Parkville, MO | $48,105 | $51,579 | #157 | $46,340 |
| 199 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $47,973 | $43,191 | #254 | $31,207 |
| 200 | Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota, FL | $47,937 | $51,023 | #162 | $28,137 |
| 201 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $47,930 | $47,091 | #209 | $22,938 |
| 202 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $47,797 | $43,524 | #247 | $30,019 |
Other Majors at University of Bridgeport by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $123,148 | $89,752 | #16 of 966 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $74,822 | $65,025 | #18 of 76 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $68,559 | — | #514 of 796 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $56,700 | $43,743 | #149 of 476 |
| Psychology | $55,958 | $33,392 | #212 of 1027 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $53,404 | $30,325 | #54 of 61 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,978 | $29,284 | #491 of 660 |
| Social Sciences | $47,108 | — | #65 of 87 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $20,654 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Bridgeport design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,207 one year after graduating and $47,973 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Bridgeport rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, University of Bridgeport ranks #199 by median pay four years after graduation, and #254 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at University of Bridgeport worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.