Design and Applied Arts at San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, California • Associate's
Median Earnings
$20,478
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$20,478
Design and Applied Arts
National Average
$30,629
All schools, same program
School Average
$34,599
All programs at San Diego Mesa College
Program Details
Associate's
Credential Level
24
Completers (IPEDS)
484
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$20,478
Median Earnings
Design and Applied Arts at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| The New School | $54,096 | $14,750 |
| County College of Morris | $47,849 | — |
| Interior Designers Institute | $46,273 | $24,500 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | $43,234 | — |
| Ferris State University | $41,116 | — |
| Dallas College | $40,260 | — |
| Austin Community College District | $40,255 | $19,939 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | $40,168 | $12,000 |
| Portland Community College | $39,984 | $17,506 |
| Fashion Institute of Technology | $39,369 | $11,640 |
Other Programs at San Diego Mesa College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,046 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $47,260 | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $45,701 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $35,843 | — |
| Biology, General | $35,153 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $35,075 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $33,334 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $32,284 | — |
| Sociology | $31,764 | — |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $30,249 | — |
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.