Design and Applied Arts at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 77 graduates a year
North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates in design and applied arts earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Carolina State University at Raleigh 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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| 65 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $61,539 | $62,567 | #58 | $44,396 |
| 66 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $61,493 | $60,416 | #78 | — |
| 67 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $61,419 | $55,297 | #123 | $35,884 |
| 68 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $61,382 | $65,872 | #38 | $44,930 |
| 69 | College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI | $61,222 | $64,551 | #44 | $32,665 |
| 70 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $61,150 | $63,484 | #51 | $43,992 |
| 71 | Bradley University Peoria, IL | $60,888 | $59,822 | #87 | $22,893 |
Other Design and Applied Arts Credentials at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,950 | $60,289 | — |
Other Majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Carolina State University at Raleigh design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,930 one year after graduating and $61,382 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Carolina State University at Raleigh rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, North Carolina State University at Raleigh ranks #68 by median pay four years after graduation, and #38 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at North Carolina State University at Raleigh worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.