Design and Applied Arts
Columbia College Chicago
Median Salary (1yr)
$29,630
Median Debt
$0
Graduates / Year
272
Credential
Bachelor's
Quick answer
According to College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com, Design and Applied Arts graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn a median of $29,630 one year after completion (national median for this major: $35,315).
Key Metrics
Median Salary (1yr)
$29,630
Median Debt at Graduation
$0
vs National Avg
-16%
Annual Graduates
272
Median Salary (5yr)
$38,783
Program Analysis
Graduates from Columbia College Chicago's Design and Applied Arts program earn less than the national average. One year after graduation, alumni earn $29,630, which is lower than the national average of $35,314. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $38,783.
The program has a favorable debt-to-earnings ratio. Students graduate with no debt.
The program graduates 272 students per year.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
How This Program Compares
Design and Applied Arts at Columbia College Chicago
National Average: Design and Applied Arts
Design and Applied Arts at Other Schools
| # | Institution | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University | $120,888 | $0 | 28 |
| 2 | Gnomon | $80,221 | $0 | 19 |
| 3 | Maryland Institute College of Art | $70,027 | $0 | 148 |
| 4 | Norwich University | $68,135 | $0 | 0 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University | $66,274 | $0 | 37 |