Design and Applied Arts at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
University of Maryland-Baltimore County graduates in design and applied arts earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Maryland-Baltimore County 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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| 140 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $53,543 | $57,459 | #106 | $34,722 |
| 141 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $53,514 | $57,411 | #107 | $36,864 |
| 142 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $53,396 | $55,276 | #125 | $39,355 |
| 143 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $53,363 | $46,832 | #211 | $34,020 |
| 144 | Sullivan University Louisville, KY | $53,354 | $60,413 | #79 | — |
| 145 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA | $53,312 | $54,219 | #136 | $40,286 |
| 146 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $53,250 | $56,146 | #117 | $36,784 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Maryland-Baltimore County design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,020 one year after graduating and $53,363 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Maryland-Baltimore County rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, University of Maryland-Baltimore County ranks #143 by median pay four years after graduation, and #211 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at University of Maryland-Baltimore County worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,250.
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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.