Design and Applied Arts at Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Clark Atlanta University graduates in design and applied arts earn 53% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 109% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Clark Atlanta University 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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| 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 |
| 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 Clark Atlanta University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | $54,657 | $27,016 | #142 of 420 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,911 | $30,518 | #993 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,012 | $27,715 | #560 of 660 |
| Biology | $45,413 | $24,763 | #781 of 841 |
| Psychology | $45,368 | $22,328 | #785 of 1027 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $44,498 | $25,194 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $34,335 | $21,413 | #157 of 158 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $28,554 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clark Atlanta University design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,974 one year after graduating and $24,420 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clark Atlanta University rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Clark Atlanta University ranks #297 by median pay four years after graduation, and #297 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Clark Atlanta University worth it?
Its graduates earn 53% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
← All data for Clark Atlanta University · Methodology
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.