Design and Applied Arts at LIM College
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
LIM College graduates in design and applied arts earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How LIM College 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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| 95 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | $58,314 | $63,702 | #49 | $28,702 |
| 96 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Altoona, PA | $58,105 | $59,093 | #93 | $43,324 |
| 97 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $58,105 | $59,093 | #94 | $43,324 |
| 98 | LIM College New York, NY | $58,061 | $55,262 | #126 | $31,885 |
| 99 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $57,755 | $59,788 | #88 | $25,839 |
| 100 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $57,753 | $58,718 | #97 | $33,867 |
| 101 | Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA | $57,740 | $52,540 | #152 | — |
Other Majors at LIM College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | $70,466 | $42,467 | #180 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,476 | — | #418 of 1176 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $66,968 | $35,708 | #7 of 42 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do LIM College design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,885 one year after graduating and $58,061 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does LIM College rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, LIM College ranks #98 by median pay four years after graduation, and #126 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at LIM College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,915.
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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.