Design and Applied Arts at Baylor University
Waco, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Baylor University graduates in design and applied arts earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Baylor 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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| 50 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $64,175 | $60,823 | #69 | $52,431 |
| 51 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $63,659 | $60,590 | #73 | — |
| 52 | Emmanuel College Boston, MA | $63,616 | $56,021 | #119 | $32,413 |
| 53 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $63,522 | $64,583 | #43 | $39,333 |
| 54 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $62,966 | $71,297 | #19 | $42,168 |
| 55 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $62,414 | $59,619 | #91 | $42,462 |
| 56 | Weber State University Ogden, UT | $62,281 | $59,028 | #95 | $40,507 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Baylor University design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,333 one year after graduating and $63,522 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Baylor University rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Baylor University ranks #53 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Baylor University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,750.
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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.