Design and Applied Arts at American InterContinental University-Atlanta
Atlanta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 1 graduates a year
American InterContinental University-Atlanta graduates in design and applied arts earn 54% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How American InterContinental University-Atlanta 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 |
| … | |||||
| 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 |
| 298 | American InterContinental University-Atlanta Atlanta, GA | $23,436 | $24,261 | #298 | — |
| 299 | American InterContinental University System Chandler, AZ | $23,436 | $24,081 | #299 | — |
Other Majors at American InterContinental University-Atlanta by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $71,486 | $51,687 | #373 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,959 | $43,528 | #990 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $53,956 | $46,628 | #772 of 796 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $47,083 | $40,754 | #244 of 275 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,672 | $35,862 | #599 of 660 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $32,318 | — | #140 of 144 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do American InterContinental University-Atlanta design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $23,436 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does American InterContinental University-Atlanta rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, American InterContinental University-Atlanta ranks #298 by median pay four years after graduation, and #298 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at American InterContinental University-Atlanta worth it?
Its graduates earn 54% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490).
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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.