Design and Applied Arts at Rasmussen University-Kansas
Topeka, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 2 graduates a year
Rasmussen University-Kansas graduates in design and applied arts earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 63% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rasmussen University-Kansas 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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| 213 | Rasmussen University-North Dakota Fargo, ND | $46,610 | $48,289 | #197 | $32,482 |
| 214 | Rasmussen University-Illinois Rockford, IL | $46,610 | $45,794 | #222 | $32,482 |
| 215 | Rasmussen University-Wisconsin Green Bay, WI | $46,610 | $48,500 | #195 | $32,482 |
| 216 | Rasmussen University-Kansas Topeka, KS | $46,610 | $48,389 | #196 | $32,482 |
| 217 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $46,377 | $48,257 | #198 | $41,243 |
| 218 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $46,376 | $48,256 | #199 | $32,991 |
| 219 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $46,341 | $47,115 | #208 | — |
Other Design and Applied Arts Credentials at Rasmussen University-Kansas
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $32,246 | $37,689 | $23,820 |
Other Majors at Rasmussen University-Kansas by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,330 | $74,861 | #463 of 966 |
| Computer Science | $84,899 | $53,832 | #283 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,176 | $59,693 | #212 of 1176 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $73,554 | $59,685 | #72 of 99 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,838 | $47,744 | #325 of 452 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $64,536 | $56,465 | #131 of 187 |
| Information Science/Studies | — | $64,329 | — |
| Marketing | $62,985 | $41,377 | #345 of 516 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $62,579 | $53,285 | #668 of 796 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $62,100 | $46,361 | #109 of 275 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,483 | $39,317 | #136 of 660 |
| Public Health | $49,032 | $35,433 | #174 of 215 |
| Human Services | $48,799 | $40,125 | #51 of 94 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $46,541 | $37,480 | #12 of 19 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rasmussen University-Kansas design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,482 one year after graduating and $46,610 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rasmussen University-Kansas rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Rasmussen University-Kansas ranks #216 by median pay four years after graduation, and #196 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Rasmussen University-Kansas worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,332.
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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.