Design and Applied Arts at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, New York • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$71,567
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$71,567
Design and Applied Arts
National Average
$42,087
All schools, same program
School Average
$87,152
All programs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
36
Completers (IPEDS)
621
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$25,000
Median Debt
0.35
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$208/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$71,567
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 (this school) | $71,567 | $25,000 |
| Art Center College of Design | $71,547 | $31,000 |
Other Programs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $148,787 | — |
| Computer Science | $129,412 | $23,233 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $119,498 | $23,582 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $112,975 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | $105,911 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $105,716 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $102,236 | $23,250 |
| Mathematics | $100,012 | $23,250 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $98,618 | $26,000 |
| Industrial Engineering | $98,602 | $22,500 |
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.