Design and Applied Arts at Russell Sage College
Troy, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Russell Sage College graduates in design and applied arts earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Russell Sage 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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| 162 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $51,607 | $46,463 | #215 | $29,515 |
| 163 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $51,509 | $45,209 | #228 | — |
| 164 | Albright College Reading, PA | $51,507 | $52,383 | #153 | $29,793 |
| 165 | Russell Sage College Troy, NY | $51,485 | $49,003 | #191 | $35,294 |
| 166 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $51,437 | $53,386 | #141 | $31,702 |
| 167 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | $51,406 | $45,118 | #230 | $29,445 |
| 168 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $51,370 | $47,317 | #207 | $35,878 |
Other Majors at Russell Sage College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $89,836 | $73,302 | #371 of 966 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | $70,329 | — | #11 of 17 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $68,647 | — | #23 of 61 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,753 | $37,953 | #841 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $55,125 | — | #761 of 796 |
| Social Sciences | $54,363 | $27,436 | #19 of 35 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $51,080 | — | #172 of 345 |
| Psychology | $50,446 | $37,821 | #491 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Russell Sage College design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,294 one year after graduating and $51,485 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Russell Sage College rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Russell Sage College ranks #165 by median pay four years after graduation, and #191 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Russell Sage College worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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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.