Design and Applied Arts at Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Roosevelt University graduates in design and applied arts earn 43% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 85% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Roosevelt 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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| 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 |
| 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 Design and Applied Arts Credentials at Roosevelt University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | — | $35,066 | $13,417 |
Other Majors at Roosevelt University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Roosevelt University design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,028 one year after graduating and $29,529 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Roosevelt University rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Roosevelt University ranks #296 by median pay four years after graduation, and #294 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Roosevelt University worth it?
Its graduates earn 43% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,048.
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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.