Design and Applied Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia • Master's
Median Earnings
$50,465
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$50,465
Design and Applied Arts
National Average
$60,377
All schools, same program
School Average
$62,233
All programs at Virginia Commonwealth University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
12
Completers (IPEDS)
129
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$50,465
Median Earnings
Design and Applied Arts at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Institute of Technology | $141,682 | — |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $106,421 | $64,233 |
| School of Visual Arts | $93,547 | — |
| Maryland Institute College of Art | $88,647 | $39,905 |
| Rhode Island School of Design | $86,935 | — |
| California College of the Arts | $86,129 | — |
| Florida State University | $76,697 | — |
| The New School | $75,127 | $42,587 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | $70,381 | — |
| Pratt Institute-Main | $69,144 | $123,755 |
Other Programs at Virginia Commonwealth University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | $239,318 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $193,728 | $102,262 |
| Dentistry | $148,925 | $273,400 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $131,003 | $141,047 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $112,638 | $37,750 |
| Information Science/Studies | $111,599 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $110,026 | $41,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $102,793 | $51,250 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $102,599 | $54,332 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $97,235 | $27,834 |
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.