Design and Applied Arts at Webster University
Saint Louis, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Webster University graduates in design and applied arts earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Webster University 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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| 264 | Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH | $40,641 | $43,370 | #248 | — |
| 265 | University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $40,619 | $43,577 | #246 | $35,439 |
| 266 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI | $40,410 | $42,049 | #259 | $36,920 |
| 267 | Webster University Saint Louis, MO | $40,397 | $43,314 | #249 | $20,257 |
| 268 | Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts Saint Louis, MO | $40,288 | $43,197 | #253 | — |
| 269 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $40,150 | $44,520 | #236 | $26,076 |
| 270 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $39,897 | $47,015 | #210 | $35,970 |
Other Majors at Webster University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $66,113 | $70,400 | #339 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,389 | — | #612 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,567 | $45,119 | #686 of 1176 |
| Biology | $56,671 | $32,757 | #463 of 841 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $54,217 | $42,421 | #145 of 178 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | $50,359 | — | #6 of 19 |
| Psychology | $48,689 | — | #620 of 1027 |
| Education | $45,411 | $34,546 | #55 of 71 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $45,012 | — | #563 of 660 |
| Graphic Communications | $40,168 | $17,593 | #37 of 59 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,604 | $13,182 | #140 of 255 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $35,407 | $19,071 | #132 of 144 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Webster University design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,257 one year after graduating and $40,397 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Webster University rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Webster University ranks #267 by median pay four years after graduation, and #249 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Webster University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,500.
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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.