Design and Applied Arts at Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$126,932
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$126,932
Design and Applied Arts
National Average
$42,087
All schools, same program
School Average
$91,602
All programs at Carnegie Mellon University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
37
Completers (IPEDS)
621
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$24,500
Median Debt
0.19
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$204/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$126,932
Median Earnings
Design and Applied Arts at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University (this school) | $126,932 | $24,500 |
| San Jose State University | $82,682 | — |
| Northeastern University | $81,078 | $25,500 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $76,309 | $18,000 |
| University of California-Irvine | $75,874 | — |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $74,666 | $26,354 |
| Lawrence Technological University | $73,249 | — |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $71,597 | $12,250 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $71,567 | $25,000 |
| Art Center College of Design | $71,547 | $31,000 |
Other Programs at Carnegie Mellon University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $247,552 | $21,442 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $169,421 | $80,887 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $164,350 | $110,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $149,740 | $22,224 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $149,495 | $61,305 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $145,494 | $61,500 |
| Statistics | $142,883 | $21,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $135,289 | $51,970 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $133,193 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts (current) | $126,932 | $24,500 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.