Design and Applied Arts at Grand View University
Des Moines, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Grand View University graduates in design and applied arts earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand View 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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| 250 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $42,468 | $38,643 | #278 | $24,604 |
| 251 | Art Academy of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | $42,224 | $45,059 | #231 | $20,921 |
| 252 | New England College Henniker, NH | $42,056 | $38,738 | #277 | — |
| 253 | Grand View University Des Moines, IA | $41,944 | $44,120 | #242 | $26,996 |
| 254 | Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC | $41,925 | $46,488 | #214 | — |
| 255 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $41,864 | $44,141 | #241 | $27,577 |
| 256 | Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO | $41,728 | $44,741 | #233 | $37,200 |
Other Majors at Grand View University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,047 | $64,042 | #919 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $67,234 | $51,299 | #373 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,906 | $56,692 | #547 of 796 |
| Biology | $66,623 | $43,237 | #154 of 841 |
| Marketing | $65,010 | $45,057 | #291 of 516 |
| Business/Commerce | $64,126 | $51,251 | #149 of 271 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $58,176 | $49,917 | #169 of 187 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,906 | $45,175 | #248 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,875 | $36,495 | #260 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,409 | $46,547 | #270 of 680 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,263 | $39,996 | #316 of 476 |
| Psychology | $47,798 | $34,709 | #663 of 1027 |
| Human Services | $44,106 | $40,750 | #71 of 94 |
| Social Work | $41,210 | $40,736 | #408 of 420 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand View University design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,996 one year after graduating and $41,944 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand View University rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Grand View University ranks #253 by median pay four years after graduation, and #242 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Grand View University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,502.
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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.