Design and Applied Arts at Iowa State University
Ames, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 216 graduates a year
Iowa State University graduates in design and applied arts earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Iowa State 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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| 149 | Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $52,870 | $56,737 | #111 | $31,611 |
| 150 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $52,727 | $50,366 | #169 | $31,337 |
| 151 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $52,703 | $59,676 | #90 | — |
| 152 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $52,671 | $55,403 | #122 | $37,565 |
| 153 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $52,630 | $56,651 | #112 | $35,944 |
| 154 | CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY | $52,562 | $50,028 | #176 | $21,445 |
| 155 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $52,359 | $53,250 | #142 | $34,981 |
Other Design and Applied Arts Credentials at Iowa State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,702 | — | — |
Other Majors at Iowa State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Iowa State University design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,565 one year after graduating and $52,671 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Iowa State University rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Iowa State University ranks #152 by median pay four years after graduation, and #122 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Iowa State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,581.
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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.