Design and Applied Arts at Century College
White Bear Lake, MN · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 45 graduates a year
Century College graduates in design and applied arts earn 40% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Century College Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 26 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 | Gnomon Hollywood, CA | $104,151 | $94,771 | #2 | $80,221 |
| 2 | Miami Ad School-Atlanta Atlanta, GA | $90,812 | $94,009 | #3 | $56,833 |
| 3 | Miami Ad School Miami, FL | $90,812 | $96,658 | #1 | $56,833 |
| 4 | Miami Ad School-New York Astoria, NY | $90,812 | $86,434 | #4 | $56,833 |
| 5 | Massachusetts College of Art and Design Boston, MA | $71,901 | $63,316 | #5 | — |
| 6 | San Diego City College San Diego, CA | $63,359 | $57,653 | #6 | — |
| 7 | Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH | $50,921 | $54,340 | #7 | — |
| 8 | Century College White Bear Lake, MN | $50,687 | $48,417 | #8 | $43,778 |
| 9 | Front Range Community College Westminster, CO | $49,484 | $46,277 | #9 | $21,397 |
| 10 | Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC | $41,857 | $44,919 | #10 | $32,153 |
| 11 | Ridgewater College Willmar, MN | $41,332 | $39,481 | #14 | — |
Other Design and Applied Arts Credentials at Century College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $39,850 | $35,917 | $13,000 |
Other Majors at Century College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $70,613 | $52,870 | #5 of 226 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $61,639 | — | #2 of 6 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $56,382 | $35,241 | #83 of 319 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $51,789 | — | #9 of 332 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $49,943 | — | #23 of 101 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $49,406 | — | #569 of 757 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $47,989 | $40,253 | #17 of 637 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Century College design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,778 one year after graduating and $50,687 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Century College rank for design and applied arts?
Among 26 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Century College ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #8 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Century College worth it?
Its graduates earn 40% more than the national median for design and applied arts ($36,116), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,500.
← All data for Century College · Methodology
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.