Design and Applied Arts at Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 254 graduates a year
Wake Technical Community College graduates in design and applied arts earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wake Technical Community College Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 26 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 | Gnomon Hollywood, CA | $104,151 | $94,771 | #2 | $80,221 |
| 2 | Miami Ad School-Atlanta Atlanta, GA | $90,812 | $94,009 | #3 | $56,833 |
| 3 | Miami Ad School Miami, FL | $90,812 | $96,658 | #1 | $56,833 |
| 4 | Miami Ad School-New York Astoria, NY | $90,812 | $86,434 | #4 | $56,833 |
| 5 | Massachusetts College of Art and Design Boston, MA | $71,901 | $63,316 | #5 | — |
| 6 | San Diego City College San Diego, CA | $63,359 | $57,653 | #6 | — |
| 7 | Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH | $50,921 | $54,340 | #7 | — |
| 8 | Century College White Bear Lake, MN | $50,687 | $48,417 | #8 | $43,778 |
| 9 | Front Range Community College Westminster, CO | $49,484 | $46,277 | #9 | $21,397 |
| 10 | Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC | $41,857 | $44,919 | #10 | $32,153 |
| 11 | Ridgewater College Willmar, MN | $41,332 | $39,481 | #14 | — |
| 12 | Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI | $40,366 | $42,003 | #12 | — |
| 13 | Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC | $39,933 | $42,854 | #11 | — |
Other Design and Applied Arts Credentials at Wake Technical Community College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | — | $41,986 | — |
Other Majors at Wake Technical Community College by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wake Technical Community College design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,153 one year after graduating and $41,857 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wake Technical Community College rank for design and applied arts?
Among 26 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Wake Technical Community College ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Wake Technical Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for design and applied arts ($36,116), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,084.
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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.