Design and Applied Arts at University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
University of Central Oklahoma graduates in design and applied arts earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Central Oklahoma 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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| 132 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $54,254 | $57,205 | #108 | $36,917 |
| 133 | Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC | $54,194 | $60,093 | #84 | $40,119 |
| 134 | Walla Walla University College Place, WA | $54,035 | $49,701 | #181 | $28,436 |
| 135 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $53,927 | $60,547 | #76 | $42,619 |
| 136 | Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY | $53,896 | $51,298 | #160 | $27,827 |
| 137 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $53,871 | $49,019 | #190 | $32,240 |
| 138 | Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA | $53,796 | $54,711 | #131 | $45,572 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Central Oklahoma design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,619 one year after graduating and $53,927 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Central Oklahoma rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, University of Central Oklahoma ranks #135 by median pay four years after graduation, and #76 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at University of Central Oklahoma worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,875.
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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.