Design and Applied Arts at Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$49,180
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$49,180
Design and Applied Arts
National Average
$42,087
All schools, same program
School Average
$64,075
All programs at Purdue University-Main Campus
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
42
Completers (IPEDS)
621
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$19,500
Median Debt
0.40
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$163/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$49,180
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 Purdue University-Main Campus
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management | $133,627 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $132,000 | $99,174 |
| Engineering, Other | $122,647 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $119,547 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $116,745 | $41,000 |
| Computer Science | $116,601 | $19,136 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $112,491 | — |
| Veterinary Medicine | $110,434 | $113,597 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $103,789 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $103,645 | $22,875 |
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.