Design and Applied Arts at George Washington University
Washington, DC · Master's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
George Washington University graduates in design and applied arts earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 100% of one year’s pay at that point.
How George Washington University Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 20 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 | Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL | $144,324 | $141,797 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $112,935 | $102,838 | #2 | $50,570 |
| 3 | Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI | $93,136 | $91,729 | #3 | — |
| 4 | The New School New York, NY | $86,473 | $82,304 | #5 | $39,393 |
| 5 | Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY | $82,883 | $78,887 | #6 | $45,720 |
| 6 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $80,986 | $82,363 | #4 | — |
| 7 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $75,210 | $65,903 | #11 | $54,222 |
| 8 | Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD | $73,348 | $64,371 | #13 | $70,027 |
| 9 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $70,269 | $72,172 | #7 | $68,135 |
| 10 | Marymount University Arlington, VA | $69,957 | $63,702 | #15 | $55,169 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do George Washington University design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,222 one year after graduating and $75,210 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does George Washington University rank for design and applied arts?
Among 20 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, George Washington University ranks #7 by median pay four years after graduation, and #11 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at George Washington University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for design and applied arts ($70,073), and the median federal debt at graduation is $75,495.
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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.