Design and Applied Arts at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 129 graduates a year
Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates in design and applied arts earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Massachusetts College of Art and Design 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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| 221 | Longwood University Farmville, VA | $46,040 | $41,924 | #260 | $35,612 |
| 222 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $45,990 | $43,930 | #244 | $34,627 |
| 223 | Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA | $45,923 | $47,540 | #204 | $23,400 |
| 224 | Massachusetts College of Art and Design Boston, MA | $45,716 | $40,258 | #267 | $24,706 |
| 225 | Lewis University Romeoville, IL | $45,704 | $44,904 | #232 | — |
| 226 | Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD | $45,436 | $39,875 | #269 | $27,246 |
| 227 | Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | $45,411 | $46,183 | #217 | $28,267 |
Other Design and Applied Arts Credentials at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | — | $71,901 | — |
Other Majors at Massachusetts College of Art and Design by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $54,947 | $39,251 | #86 of 345 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $51,139 | $22,764 | #28 of 144 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,999 | $21,461 | #230 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Massachusetts College of Art and Design design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,706 one year after graduating and $45,716 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Massachusetts College of Art and Design rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Massachusetts College of Art and Design ranks #224 by median pay four years after graduation, and #267 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Massachusetts College of Art and Design worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,537.
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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.