Design and Applied Arts at Walla Walla University
College Place, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Walla Walla University graduates in design and applied arts earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Walla Walla 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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| 131 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $54,274 | $57,918 | #104 | $35,645 |
| 132 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $54,254 | $57,205 | #108 | $36,917 |
| 133 | Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC | $54,194 | $60,093 | #84 | $40,119 |
| 134 | Walla Walla University College Place, WA | $54,035 | $49,701 | #181 | $28,436 |
| 135 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $53,927 | $60,547 | #76 | $42,619 |
| 136 | Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY | $53,896 | $51,298 | #160 | $27,827 |
| 137 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $53,871 | $49,019 | #190 | $32,240 |
Other Majors at Walla Walla University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $101,497 | $90,709 | #125 of 966 |
| Engineering | $91,473 | $66,416 | #21 of 57 |
| Business/Commerce | $63,844 | $43,155 | #168 of 271 |
| Social Work | $60,449 | — | #39 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $55,427 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Walla Walla University design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,436 one year after graduating and $54,035 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Walla Walla University rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Walla Walla University ranks #134 by median pay four years after graduation, and #181 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Walla Walla University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% 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.