Design and Applied Arts at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 57 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth graduates in design and applied arts earn 1% 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 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 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 |
| … | |||||
| 156 | York College of Pennsylvania York, PA | $52,222 | $53,110 | #143 | $30,567 |
| 157 | Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO | $52,185 | $55,953 | #120 | $39,623 |
| 158 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $52,043 | $49,534 | #185 | $34,709 |
| 159 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA | $51,857 | $45,666 | #224 | $29,660 |
| 160 | Cedarville University Cedarville, OH | $51,813 | $55,292 | #124 | $35,768 |
| 161 | Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL | $51,719 | $55,048 | #129 | $39,221 |
| 162 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $51,607 | $46,463 | #215 | $29,515 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,660 one year after graduating and $51,857 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth ranks #159 by median pay four years after graduation, and #224 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.