Design and Applied Arts at Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, WA · Associate's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Spokane Falls Community College graduates in design and applied arts earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Spokane Falls Community College Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 90 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 | The New School New York, NY | $66,896 | $63,671 | #1 | $44,640 |
| 2 | Portland Community College Portland, OR | $50,811 | $51,110 | #4 | $26,285 |
| 3 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL | $50,264 | $49,384 | #7 | $31,463 |
| 4 | Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | $49,509 | $51,516 | #2 | $39,095 |
| 5 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN | $48,952 | $46,760 | #11 | $40,230 |
| 6 | CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY | $48,833 | $46,479 | #12 | — |
| 7 | Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS | $48,084 | $49,919 | #5 | $32,030 |
| 8 | Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC | $47,967 | $51,475 | #3 | $30,979 |
| 9 | Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI | $47,515 | $49,442 | #6 | $30,710 |
| 10 | Middlesex Community College Bedford, MA | $47,167 | $41,535 | #28 | — |
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| 20 | Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL | $43,175 | $45,954 | #13 | $31,347 |
| 21 | Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Okmulgee, OK | $43,131 | $48,426 | #8 | $28,438 |
| 22 | Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha, NE | $42,343 | $43,763 | #17 | $29,902 |
| 23 | Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, WA | $42,113 | $38,735 | #48 | $21,508 |
| 24 | Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC | $41,986 | $45,057 | #14 | — |
| 25 | Owens Community College Perrysburg, OH | $41,595 | $44,388 | #15 | — |
| 26 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $41,552 | $42,246 | #22 | $40,289 |
Other Majors at Spokane Falls Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | $51,801 | — | #103 of 205 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $50,979 | $47,797 | #126 of 476 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $46,046 | $39,022 | #94 of 117 |
| Marketing | $43,219 | $44,748 | #22 of 30 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,523 | $28,078 | #512 of 947 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $38,956 | $45,849 | #35 of 58 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $35,709 | $25,777 | #106 of 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Spokane Falls Community College design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,508 one year after graduating and $42,113 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Spokane Falls Community College rank for design and applied arts?
Among 90 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Spokane Falls Community College ranks #23 by median pay four years after graduation, and #48 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Spokane Falls Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for design and applied arts ($38,127), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,756.
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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.