Design and Applied Arts at Portland State University
Portland, Oregon • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$54,977
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$54,977
Design and Applied Arts
National Average
$42,087
All schools, same program
School Average
$55,440
All programs at Portland State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
83
Completers (IPEDS)
621
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$23,100
Median Debt
0.42
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$193/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$54,977
Median Earnings
Design and Applied Arts at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University | $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 Portland State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $124,228 | $24,428 |
| Computer Science | $122,413 | $24,484 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $115,051 | $39,595 |
| Computer Science | $109,690 | $25,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $105,805 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $90,398 | $23,875 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $84,480 | — |
| Physics | $83,259 | $22,358 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $82,440 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $82,358 | $23,000 |
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.