Design and Applied Arts at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$43,753
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$43,753
Design and Applied Arts
National Average
$42,087
All schools, same program
School Average
$49,191
All programs at Western Carolina University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
26
Completers (IPEDS)
621
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$29,911
Median Debt
0.68
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$249/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$43,753
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 Western Carolina University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $110,705 | $36,847 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | $79,115 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $78,343 | — |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $76,573 | $26,000 |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $76,460 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,022 | $28,117 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $71,945 | $22,818 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $71,010 | $69,085 |
| Engineering Technology, General | $67,301 | $25,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $65,830 | $17,500 |
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.