Design and Applied Arts at Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
Thomas Jefferson University 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 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Thomas Jefferson 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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| 79 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $60,159 | $52,976 | #144 | $47,415 |
| 80 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $59,928 | $58,879 | #96 | — |
| 81 | Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY | $59,792 | $56,910 | #109 | $36,040 |
| 82 | Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA | $59,731 | $60,747 | #72 | $36,433 |
| 83 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $59,678 | $54,303 | #133 | $34,845 |
| 84 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $59,676 | $54,301 | #134 | $36,736 |
| 85 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $59,641 | $61,282 | #67 | $35,960 |
Other Majors at Thomas Jefferson University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $106,225 | $82,918 | #18 of 253 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $99,839 | $85,656 | #131 of 966 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $83,402 | — | #24 of 93 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,992 | $45,225 | #238 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,558 | — | #415 of 796 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $71,608 | $43,635 | #30 of 156 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $68,760 | $55,334 | #12 of 22 |
| Interior Architecture | $68,753 | $44,696 | #2 of 17 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $57,815 | $40,407 | #18 of 42 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $56,119 | $43,964 | #20 of 59 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $55,383 | $39,814 | #174 of 275 |
| Psychology | $55,371 | — | #234 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Thomas Jefferson University design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,433 one year after graduating and $59,731 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Thomas Jefferson University rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Thomas Jefferson University ranks #82 by median pay four years after graduation, and #72 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Thomas Jefferson University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more 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.