Design and Applied Arts at University of New Haven
West Haven, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
University of New Haven graduates in design and applied arts earn 38% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 84% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of New Haven 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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| 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 |
| 293 | Lasell University Newton, MA | $32,379 | $28,513 | #296 | $29,661 |
| 294 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $31,975 | $28,788 | #295 | $26,425 |
| 295 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $29,733 | $32,004 | #288 | $31,022 |
| 296 | Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | $29,529 | $29,012 | #294 | $19,028 |
| 297 | Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA | $24,420 | $25,280 | #297 | $20,974 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of New Haven design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,425 one year after graduating and $31,975 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of New Haven rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, University of New Haven ranks #294 by median pay four years after graduation, and #295 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at University of New Haven worth it?
Its graduates earn 38% 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.