Design and Applied Arts at University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI · Bachelor's Degree
University of Wisconsin-Parkside graduates in design and applied arts earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Parkside 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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| 263 | William Peace University Raleigh, NC | $40,817 | $43,802 | #245 | $33,536 |
| 264 | Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH | $40,641 | $43,370 | #248 | — |
| 265 | University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $40,619 | $43,577 | #246 | $35,439 |
| 266 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI | $40,410 | $42,049 | #259 | $36,920 |
| 267 | Webster University Saint Louis, MO | $40,397 | $43,314 | #249 | $20,257 |
| 268 | Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts Saint Louis, MO | $40,288 | $43,197 | #253 | — |
| 269 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $40,150 | $44,520 | #236 | $26,076 |
Other Majors at University of Wisconsin-Parkside by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $89,495 | $64,354 | #246 of 349 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $70,370 | $53,588 | #136 of 166 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $67,130 | — | #25 of 61 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $64,177 | $47,648 | #631 of 796 |
| Business/Commerce | $63,554 | $45,679 | #173 of 271 |
| Marketing | $62,014 | $40,916 | #361 of 516 |
| Biology | $60,928 | $35,990 | #306 of 841 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $56,790 | $50,190 | #161 of 275 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,240 | $30,655 | #246 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,156 | $42,342 | #346 of 660 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,923 | $37,107 | #336 of 660 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $47,123 | $29,117 | #132 of 138 |
| Psychology | $46,647 | $29,952 | #719 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $46,005 | $35,710 | #373 of 462 |
| History | $42,349 | — | #415 of 459 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $37,110 | $25,306 | #177 of 255 |
| English Language and Literature | $34,689 | — | #566 of 576 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $31,577 | — | #398 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Parkside design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,920 one year after graduating and $40,410 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Parkside rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, University of Wisconsin-Parkside ranks #266 by median pay four years after graduation, and #259 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at University of Wisconsin-Parkside worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,276.
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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.