Design and Applied Arts at Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Centenary University graduates in design and applied arts earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Centenary 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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| 169 | Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN | $51,338 | $55,076 | #128 | — |
| 170 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $51,050 | $60,158 | #83 | $43,106 |
| 171 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $50,814 | $54,483 | #132 | $33,695 |
| 172 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | $50,746 | $44,539 | #234 | $26,569 |
| 173 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $50,658 | $53,413 | #140 | $34,045 |
| 174 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $50,507 | $46,522 | #213 | $34,947 |
| 175 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $50,484 | $53,874 | #139 | $39,856 |
Other Majors at Centenary University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,527 | $49,381 | #301 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $67,181 | $37,259 | #48 of 660 |
| Biology | $63,381 | $44,312 | #229 of 841 |
| Social Work | $62,373 | — | #21 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $61,358 | $54,633 | #20 of 680 |
| Sociology | $46,031 | $32,049 | #372 of 462 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $45,622 | — | #148 of 177 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $45,098 | $17,274 | #560 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,424 | $32,988 | #419 of 476 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | $40,047 | $34,104 | #5 of 8 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | $34,057 | — | #14 of 14 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $27,933 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Centenary University design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,569 one year after graduating and $50,746 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Centenary University rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Centenary University ranks #172 by median pay four years after graduation, and #234 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Centenary University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less 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.