Design and Applied Arts at Willamette University
Salem, OR · Bachelor's Degree
Willamette University graduates in design and applied arts earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Willamette University 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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| 228 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $45,099 | $39,714 | #270 | $25,227 |
| 229 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $44,962 | $47,856 | #202 | $25,479 |
| 230 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $44,939 | $42,773 | #255 | $32,546 |
| 231 | Willamette University Salem, OR | $44,870 | $45,134 | #229 | — |
| 232 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $44,835 | $42,674 | #256 | $19,349 |
| 233 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $44,629 | $40,609 | #265 | $27,573 |
| 234 | University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN | $44,628 | $42,629 | #257 | $37,966 |
Other Majors at Willamette University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $100,650 | $80,077 | #166 of 349 |
| Physics | $89,506 | — | #26 of 107 |
| Chemistry | $79,592 | — | #21 of 209 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $70,412 | $31,472 | #43 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,407 | $35,162 | #247 of 565 |
| Economics | $63,255 | $45,993 | #334 of 368 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,337 | — | #131 of 610 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,657 | $28,697 | #138 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,060 | $32,863 | #253 of 576 |
| Biology | $45,197 | $25,100 | #787 of 841 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $32,256 | — | #391 of 423 |
| Psychology | — | $29,678 | — |
| Sociology | — | $29,312 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $27,044 | — |
| History | — | $22,555 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Willamette University design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $44,870 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Willamette University rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Willamette University ranks #231 by median pay four years after graduation, and #229 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Willamette University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490).
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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.