Design and Applied Arts at Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$68,445
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$68,445
Design and Applied Arts
National Average
$42,087
All schools, same program
School Average
$50,599
All programs at Western Washington University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
66
Completers (IPEDS)
621
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$19,833
Median Debt
0.29
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$165/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$68,445
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 Washington University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $107,521 | $18,583 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $107,158 | $26,611 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,295 | $9,369 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $83,219 | $21,667 |
| Mathematics | $78,343 | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $77,824 | — |
| Chemistry | $73,774 | $20,012 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $72,675 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $72,457 | $38,104 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,265 | $19,084 |
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.