Design and Applied Arts at Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Robert Morris University graduates in design and applied arts earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Robert Morris 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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| 238 | Anderson University Anderson, SC | $44,221 | $49,034 | #189 | $34,040 |
| 239 | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI | $43,944 | $45,726 | #223 | $28,801 |
| 240 | New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI | $43,886 | $43,223 | #251 | $27,383 |
| 241 | Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA | $43,698 | $44,441 | #237 | $29,488 |
| 242 | SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY | $43,087 | $41,010 | #264 | $19,451 |
| 243 | Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City, MO | $43,070 | $46,180 | #218 | $29,513 |
| 244 | Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA | $42,946 | $37,818 | #282 | $29,191 |
Other Majors at Robert Morris University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | $90,206 | $69,872 | #5 of 45 |
| Engineering | $86,444 | $61,163 | #35 of 57 |
| Information Science/Studies | $82,989 | $62,375 | #75 of 148 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,212 | $67,518 | #680 of 966 |
| Applied Mathematics | $76,610 | $62,328 | #31 of 45 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | $74,446 | $62,012 | #15 of 15 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,909 | $57,685 | #403 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $72,129 | $50,728 | #303 of 452 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $69,524 | $58,842 | #121 of 253 |
| Marketing | $64,349 | $43,274 | #310 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,394 | $46,589 | #782 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $53,974 | $36,936 | #100 of 345 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,657 | $34,433 | #296 of 610 |
| Biology | $50,182 | $35,259 | #680 of 841 |
| Psychology | $46,025 | $32,326 | #749 of 1027 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | $32,255 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Robert Morris University design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,488 one year after graduating and $43,698 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Robert Morris University rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Robert Morris University ranks #241 by median pay four years after graduation, and #237 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Robert Morris University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.