Design and Digital Art programs
2,243 programs — 586 with federal cost data, the rest suppressed for small class sizes and listed after them, ordered by median debt against median earnings — lowest first.
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Schools file the same degree under different federal codes — Berklee’s music production sits under “Music, Other”, Academy of Art’s under “Recording Arts”. These groups gather every code a program is actually filed under.
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Hide for-profit colleges(121 programs)What our data shows about for-profit collegesAcross the creative fields on this site, students at private for-profit institutions borrow 27% more than students at public ones ($29,332 against $23,033) and earn 15% less four years after completing ($38,361 against $45,110).The combined effect is severe. Median debt at a for-profit equals 70% of a graduate’s annual earnings, against 47% at a public institution. And 10% of for-profit programs leave graduates owing more than they earn in a year — against 1% of public ones. Ten times the rate.This is a pattern across 212 for-profit programs, not a handful of outliers, and it holds in every creative field we cover. It does not mean no for-profit program is worth taking: some appear high in our best-value rankings, and this filter hides those too. It means the odds are materially worse, and the burden of proof sits with the school.Figures are medians computed from the College Scorecard and IPEDS data behind every table on this site.
| Institution | Programcredential and delivery | at completion | 4 yrs after | Median federal loan debt at completion, divided by median earnings four years later. It answers a single question: how much of one year’s income do you owe on the day you finish?Below 50% is generally considered manageable. Above 100% means graduates owe more than they earn in a year, and repayment on a standard ten-year plan starts to consume a serious share of income.Debt covers federal loans only, so real ratios are often worse. Both figures are medians — half of graduates fall on the wrong side of each. |
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| Western Governors UniversityUT · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · HybridOffers: Computer Science (BS) · Software Engineering (BS) · Information Technology (BS) · User Experience Design (BS) · Front-End Web Development (Certificate) | $7,989 | $71,469 | 11% |
| University of Washington-Seattle CampusWA · PublicRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Industrial and Product DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $12,250 | $89,193 | 14% |
| The Modern College of DesignOH · Private for-profitRequest information → | Commercial and Advertising ArtAssociate degree · Fully online | $5,500 | $39,430 | 14% |
| California State University-Monterey BayCA · PublicRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Fully online | $14,540 | $104,220 | 14% |
| Salt Lake Community CollegeUT · PublicRequest information → | Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging DesignAssociate degree · HybridWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsGraphic Communications, GeneralThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $8,000 | $50,857 | 16% |
| Harvard UniversityMA · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · On campus | $20,500 | $127,546 | 16% |
| CUNY New York City College of TechnologyNY · PublicRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Commercial and Advertising ArtThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $8,832 | $52,562 | 17% |
| Carnegie Mellon UniversityPA · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campus | $24,500 | $138,588 | 18% |
| Cuyahoga Community College DistrictOH · PublicRequest information → | Graphic DesignAssociate degree · HybridWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Design and Visual Communications, GeneralInterior DesignCommercial PhotographyGame and Interactive Media DesignIllustrationThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $6,000 | $30,936 | 19% |
| Johnson County Community CollegeKS · PublicRequest information → | Interior DesignAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Graphic DesignGame and Interactive Media DesignFashion/Apparel DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $9,341 | $48,084 | 19% |
| Concordia University-IrvineCA · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Hybrid | $20,500 | $102,896 | 20% |
| University of Southern CaliforniaCA · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Game and Interactive Media DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $18,000 | $89,022 | 20% |
| Monroe Community CollegeNY · PublicRequest information → | Graphic DesignAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Commercial and Advertising ArtInterior DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $8,000 | $39,328 | 20% |
| Metropolitan Community College AreaNE · PublicRequest information → | Commercial and Advertising ArtAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Commercial PhotographyInterior DesignFashion/Apparel DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $8,831 | $42,343 | 21% |
| Belmont UniversityTN · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Interior DesignFashion/Apparel DesignIllustrationThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $12,500 | $58,314 | 21% |
| The New SchoolNY · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Fashion/Apparel DesignAssociate degree · On campusOffers: Communication Design (Parsons) (BFA) · Illustration (Parsons) (BFA) · Design and Technology (Parsons) (BFA) · Integrated Design (Parsons) (BFA) · Photography (Parsons) (BFA)What this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Industrial and Product DesignInterior DesignIllustrationDesign and Applied Arts, OtherGraphic DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $14,750 | $66,896 | 22% |
| California State University-FullertonCA · PublicRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Hybrid | $20,300 | $91,755 | 22% |
| Utah Valley UniversityUT · PublicRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Game and Interactive Media DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $12,500 | $55,728 | 22% |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoCA · PublicRequest information → | Graphic Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campus | $17,961 | $79,432 | 23% |
| Brigham Young UniversityUT · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Graphic DesignIllustrationIndustrial and Product DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $12,065 | $52,929 | 23% |
| University of Notre DameIN · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campus | $19,250 | $83,414 | 23% |
| College of DuPageIL · PublicRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Interior DesignCommercial PhotographyThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $11,750 | $50,264 | 23% |
| Atlantic UniversityPR · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsBachelor’s degree · On campus | $5,440 | $23,042 | 24% |
| Suffolk County Community CollegeNY · PublicRequest information → | Graphic DesignAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Interior DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $8,906 | $37,147 | 24% |
| University of California-DavisCA · PublicRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campus | $14,924 | $62,209 | 24% |
| Wake Technical Community CollegeNC · PublicRequest information → | Game and Interactive Media DesignUndergraduate certificate · HybridWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Commercial and Advertising ArtInterior DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $10,084 | $41,857 | 24% |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical CollegeMN · PublicRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Commercial PhotographyThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $12,000 | $48,952 | 25% |
| Century CollegeMN · PublicRequest information → | Interior DesignUndergraduate certificate · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Graphic DesignCommercial PhotographyThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $12,500 | $50,687 | 25% |
| Salt Lake Community CollegeUT · PublicRequest information → | Interior DesignAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:IllustrationDesign and Visual Communications, GeneralCommercial PhotographyFashion/Apparel DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $10,088 | $40,740 | 25% |
| California State University-Long BeachCA · PublicRequest information → | Design and Applied Arts, OtherBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Interior DesignIndustrial and Product DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $16,500 | $66,435 | 25% |
| National UniversityCA · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Hybrid | $23,284 | $93,547 | 25% |
| San Francisco State UniversityCA · PublicRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Interior DesignIndustrial and Product DesignDesign and Applied Arts, OtherThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $15,000 | $59,678 | 25% |
| Chattanooga State Community CollegeTN · PublicRequest information → | Commercial and Advertising ArtAssociate degree · On campus | $9,288 | $36,691 | 25% |
| Madison Area Technical CollegeWI · PublicRequest information → | Graphic DesignAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Design and Visual Communications, GeneralCommercial PhotographyInterior DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $12,120 | $47,515 | 26% |
| Mohawk Valley Community CollegeNY · PublicRequest information → | IllustrationAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Graphic DesignCommercial PhotographyThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $9,534 | $37,280 | 26% |
| FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & MerchandisingCA · Private for-profitRequest information → | Fashion/Apparel DesignAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Design and Visual Communications, GeneralIndustrial and Product DesignInterior DesignGraphic DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $12,000 | $46,866 | 26% |
| The University of Texas at AustinTX · PublicRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Design and Applied Arts, OtherInterior DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $18,000 | $69,846 | 26% |
| Fashion Institute of TechnologyNY · PublicRequest information → | Fashion/Apparel DesignAssociate degree · Online or on campusOffers: Graphic Design (BFA) · Illustration (BFA) · Illustration (AAS) · Animation, Interactive Media and Game Design (BFA) · Communication Design Foundation (AAS) · Advertising and Marketing Communications (AAS) · Film and Media (AAS) · Photography and Related Media (AAS)What this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Commercial and Advertising ArtIllustrationInterior DesignCommercial PhotographyGraphic DesignDesign and Applied Arts, OtherIndustrial and Product DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $11,640 | $45,096 | 26% |
| Ferris State UniversityMI · PublicRequest information → | Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Printing ManagementGraphic Communications, GeneralThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $11,678 | $45,033 | 26% |
| Macomb Community CollegeMI · PublicRequest information → | Commercial and Advertising ArtAssociate degree · On campus | $9,850 | $37,216 | 26% |
| Seattle Central CollegeWA · PublicRequest information → | Commercial and Advertising ArtAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Fashion/Apparel DesignDesign and Visual Communications, GeneralThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $11,500 | $43,416 | 26% |
| Florida State UniversityFL · PublicRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Fully online | $20,500 | $77,041 | 27% |
| Aurora UniversityIL · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · On campus | $20,505 | $76,260 | 27% |
| New England Institute of TechnologyRI · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Game and Interactive Media DesignAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Interior DesignGraphic DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $12,000 | $44,313 | 27% |
| University of Wisconsin-MadisonWI · PublicRequest information → | Game and Interactive Media DesignBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Interior DesignGraphic DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $17,875 | $65,874 | 27% |
| Alexandria Technical & Community CollegeMN · PublicRequest information → | Commercial and Advertising ArtAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Interior DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $12,000 | $44,165 | 27% |
| Liberty UniversityVA · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralMaster’s degree · HybridWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Graphic DesignInterior DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $30,991 | $112,935 | 27% |
| Front Range Community CollegeCO · PublicRequest information → | Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsUndergraduate certificate · Fully online | $9,500 | $34,184 | 28% |
| Utah State UniversityUT · PublicRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Fully online | $23,965 | $86,107 | 28% |
| University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignIL · PublicRequest information → | Graphic DesignBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Industrial and Product DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $18,178 | $65,186 | 28% |
| Spokane Falls Community CollegeWA · PublicRequest information → | Commercial and Advertising ArtAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Interior DesignCommercial PhotographyThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $11,756 | $42,113 | 28% |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyTX · PublicRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Fully online | $19,000 | $67,562 | 28% |
| Washington University in St LouisMO · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Design and Applied Arts, OtherFashion/Apparel DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $19,089 | $67,771 | 28% |
| Western Washington UniversityWA · PublicRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Industrial and Product DesignIllustrationThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $19,833 | $69,715 | 28% |
| California State University-Monterey BayCA · PublicRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campus | $13,902 | $48,639 | 29% |
| University of California-Los AngelesCA · PublicRequest information → | Design and Applied Arts, OtherBachelor’s degree · On campus | $19,000 | $66,259 | 29% |
| University of West GeorgiaGA · PublicRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Hybrid | $21,320 | $74,243 | 29% |
| Boston UniversityMA · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Graphic DesignBachelor’s degree · On campus | $21,000 | $72,809 | 29% |
| Northern Illinois UniversityIL · PublicRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Fully online | $23,063 | $79,429 | 29% |
| Northeastern UniversityMA · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Graphic DesignBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Design and Applied Arts, OtherThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $25,500 | $87,336 | 29% |
| California State University-SacramentoCA · PublicRequest information → | Graphic DesignBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Design and Applied Arts, OtherInterior DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $15,750 | $53,871 | 29% |
| Saint Mary's University of MinnesotaMN · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Hybrid | $20,500 | $69,960 | 29% |
| University of Central OklahomaOK · PublicRequest information → | Graphic DesignBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Interior DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $15,875 | $53,927 | 29% |
| SUNY OneontaNY · PublicRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Hybrid | $19,261 | $65,141 | 30% |
| Sinclair Community CollegeOH · PublicRequest information → | Commercial and Advertising ArtAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Interior DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $11,000 | $37,187 | 30% |
| International Business College-IndianapolisIN · Private for-profitRequest information → | Graphic DesignAssociate degree · On campus | $10,143 | $34,242 | 30% |
| Grand Canyon UniversityAZ · Private for-profitRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Hybrid | $22,495 | $75,799 | 30% |
| Western Technical CollegeWI · PublicRequest information → | Graphic DesignAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Design and Visual Communications, GeneralInterior DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $11,479 | $38,303 | 30% |
| University of FloridaFL · PublicRequest information → | Graphic DesignBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Interior DesignDesign and Visual Communications, GeneralThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $19,839 | $65,656 | 30% |
| Chapman UniversityCA · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Graphic DesignBachelor’s degree · On campus | $23,823 | $78,121 | 30% |
| Sessions College for Professional DesignAZ · Private for-profitRequest information → | Graphic DesignUndergraduate certificate · HybridWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:IllustrationCommercial PhotographyCommercial and Advertising ArtThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $11,571 | $37,727 | 31% |
| Concordia University-ChicagoIL · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Hybrid | $22,899 | $74,446 | 31% |
| Lamar UniversityTX · PublicRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Hybrid | $20,500 | $66,550 | 31% |
| Wilmington UniversityDE · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Hybrid | $23,098 | $74,740 | 31% |
| Commonwealth University of PennsylvaniaPA · PublicRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Hybrid | $25,888 | $83,710 | 31% |
| University of South FloridaFL · PublicRequest information → | Graphic DesignBachelor’s degree · On campus | $17,000 | $54,770 | 31% |
| Park UniversityMO · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Graphic DesignBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Interior DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $15,000 | $48,105 | 31% |
| Waukesha County Technical CollegeWI · PublicRequest information → | Graphic DesignAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Interior DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $15,554 | $49,509 | 31% |
| North Carolina State University at RaleighNC · PublicRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Graphic DesignIndustrial and Product DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $19,500 | $61,382 | 32% |
| CUNY Queens CollegeNY · PublicRequest information → | Design and Applied Arts, OtherBachelor’s degree · On campus | $14,250 | $44,835 | 32% |
| Ohio State University-Main CampusOH · PublicRequest information → | Interior DesignBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Design and Visual Communications, GeneralIndustrial and Product DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $21,694 | $68,151 | 32% |
| Front Range Community CollegeCO · PublicRequest information → | Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsAssociate degree · Fully online | $13,275 | $41,643 | 32% |
| Farmingdale State CollegeNY · PublicRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campus | $17,250 | $53,896 | 32% |
| Arizona State University Campus ImmersionAZ · PublicRequest information → | Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsBachelor’s degree · On campus | $18,964 | $57,618 | 33% |
| Weber State UniversityUT · PublicRequest information → | Interior DesignBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Graphic DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $20,500 | $62,281 | 33% |
| Purdue University-Main CampusIN · PublicRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Interior DesignIndustrial and Product DesignDesign and Applied Arts, OtherThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $19,500 | $58,917 | 33% |
| Arapahoe Community CollegeCO · PublicRequest information → | Interior DesignAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Graphic DesignCommercial PhotographyGame and Interactive Media DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $15,125 | $44,888 | 34% |
| Purdue University GlobalIN · PublicRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · HybridOffers: Business Administration (BS) · Business Administration (AS) · Marketing (BS) · Organizational Management (BS) · Information Technology (BS) · Information Technology (AAS) · Cybersecurity (BS) · Cybersecurity Management (MS) | $26,963 | $79,398 | 34% |
| Boise State UniversityID · PublicRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Hybrid | $25,650 | $75,451 | 34% |
| University of North TexasTX · PublicRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · On campus | $27,975 | $82,284 | 34% |
| Long Island UniversityNY · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · On campus | $31,250 | $91,452 | 34% |
| Portland Community CollegeOR · PublicRequest information → | Commercial and Advertising ArtAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Design and Visual Communications, GeneralInterior DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $17,506 | $50,811 | 34% |
| University of ArkansasAR · PublicRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campus | $22,750 | $65,780 | 35% |
| Arizona State University Campus ImmersionAZ · PublicRequest information → | Fashion/Apparel DesignBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Graphic DesignInterior DesignIndustrial and Product DesignDesign and Visual Communications, GeneralDesign and Applied Arts, OtherThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $20,702 | $59,641 | 35% |
| Arizona State University Digital ImmersionAZ · PublicRequest information → | Design and Applied Arts, OtherBachelor’s degree · Fully online | $20,702 | $59,641 | 35% |
| Southern Arkansas University Main CampusAR · PublicRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Hybrid | $17,362 | $49,718 | 35% |
| Guilford Technical Community CollegeNC · PublicRequest information → | Commercial and Advertising ArtAssociate degree · Online or on campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Game and Interactive Media DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $11,708 | $33,521 | 35% |
| Des Moines Area Community CollegeIA · PublicRequest information → | Commercial and Advertising ArtAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Commercial PhotographyThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $13,000 | $36,996 | 35% |
| Lynn UniversityFL · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsBachelor’s degree · On campus | $12,997 | $36,590 | 36% |
| Washington State UniversityWA · PublicRequest information → | Graphic DesignBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Interior DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $24,604 | $69,224 | 36% |
| Oregon State UniversityOR · PublicRequest information → | Graphic DesignBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Interior DesignDesign and Applied Arts, OtherThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $21,500 | $60,434 | 36% |
| University of Cincinnati-Main CampusOH · PublicRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Fashion/Apparel DesignInterior DesignDesign and Applied Arts, OtherIndustrial and Product DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $25,500 | $71,605 | 36% |
| Ringling College of Art and DesignFL · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsBachelor’s degree · On campus | $27,000 | $75,213 | 36% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMN · PublicRequest information → | Graphic DesignBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Industrial and Product DesignInterior DesignDesign and Applied Arts, OtherThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $22,500 | $62,414 | 36% |
| Century CollegeMN · PublicRequest information → | Interior DesignAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Graphic DesignCommercial PhotographyThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $13,000 | $35,917 | 36% |
| Michigan State UniversityMI · PublicRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Fully online | $24,608 | $67,489 | 36% |
| Seattle Pacific UniversityWA · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:IllustrationInterior DesignFashion/Apparel DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $25,000 | $68,547 | 36% |
| University of Nevada-Las VegasNV · PublicRequest information → | Graphic DesignBachelor’s degree · On campus | $18,929 | $51,437 | 37% |
| Ivy Tech Community CollegeIN · PublicRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Interior DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $12,336 | $33,515 | 37% |
| California State University-San BernardinoCA · PublicRequest information → | Design and Applied Arts, OtherBachelor’s degree · On campus | $15,669 | $42,468 | 37% |
| University of Central MissouriMO · PublicRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Hybrid | $20,250 | $54,579 | 37% |
| University of HoustonTX · PublicRequest information → | Industrial and Product DesignBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Graphic DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $24,000 | $64,612 | 37% |
| California State Polytechnic University-PomonaCA · PublicRequest information → | Graphic DesignBachelor’s degree · On campus | $20,825 | $55,744 | 37% |
| Texas State UniversityTX · PublicRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Interior DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $23,000 | $61,539 | 37% |
| Indiana University-BloomingtonIN · PublicRequest information → | Game and Interactive Media DesignBachelor’s degree · On campusOffers: Audio Engineering and Sound Production (BS) · Music Production – Audio Engineering (BS) · Music Production – Creation and Production (BS) · Performance (BM) · Jazz Studies (BM) · Composition (BM) · Music Education (BME) · Music and an Outside Field (BS)What this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Design and Visual Communications, GeneralFashion/Apparel DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $20,500 | $54,630 | 38% |
| Central Connecticut State UniversityCT · PublicRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campus | $21,500 | $57,214 | 38% |
| Syracuse UniversityNY · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Industrial and Product DesignCommercial and Advertising ArtIllustrationDesign and Applied Arts, OtherFashion/Apparel DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $27,000 | $71,527 | 38% |
| Fashion Institute of TechnologyNY · PublicRequest information → | Fashion/Apparel DesignBachelor’s degree · On campusOffers: Graphic Design (BFA) · Illustration (BFA) · Illustration (AAS) · Animation, Interactive Media and Game Design (BFA) · Communication Design Foundation (AAS) · Advertising and Marketing Communications (AAS) · Film and Media (AAS) · Photography and Related Media (AAS)What this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Commercial and Advertising ArtIllustrationInterior DesignCommercial PhotographyGraphic DesignDesign and Applied Arts, OtherIndustrial and Product DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $23,033 | $60,882 | 38% |
| University of Maryland Global CampusMD · PublicRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Hybrid | $28,963 | $76,376 | 38% |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore CountyMD · PublicRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Design and Applied Arts, OtherThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $20,250 | $53,363 | 38% |
| Fort Hays State UniversityKS · PublicRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Fully online | $24,840 | $64,964 | 38% |
| Miami University-OxfordOH · PublicRequest information → | Graphic DesignBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Commercial and Advertising ArtThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $26,000 | $67,981 | 38% |
| Roosevelt UniversityIL · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Graphic DesignAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Commercial and Advertising ArtThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $13,417 | $35,066 | 38% |
| University of DelawareDE · PublicRequest information → | Fashion/Apparel DesignBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Design and Visual Communications, GeneralThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $26,000 | $67,742 | 38% |
| North Central CollegeIL · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Graphic DesignBachelor’s degree · On campus | $22,000 | $57,192 | 38% |
| University of North TexasTX · PublicRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Interior DesignFashion/Apparel DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $22,269 | $57,753 | 39% |
| Arkansas Tech UniversityAR · PublicRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Fully online | $19,230 | $49,760 | 39% |
| University of Illinois ChicagoIL · PublicRequest information → | Graphic DesignBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Industrial and Product DesignDesign and Visual Communications, GeneralDesign and Applied Arts, OtherThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $22,881 | $59,188 | 39% |
| Trevecca Nazarene UniversityTN · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Fully online | $24,821 | $64,048 | 39% |
| EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San JuanPR · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Interior DesignAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Fashion/Apparel DesignDesign and Visual Communications, GeneralThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $7,900 | $20,282 | 39% |
| University of Maryland Global CampusMD · PublicRequest information → | Graphic Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · Hybrid | $22,971 | $58,759 | 39% |
| Tidewater Community CollegeVA · PublicRequest information → | Interior DesignAssociate degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Design and Visual Communications, GeneralThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $11,348 | $28,976 | 39% |
| Laguna College of Art and DesignCA · Private nonprofitRequest information → | IllustrationBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Game and Interactive Media DesignGraphic DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $27,000 | $68,934 | 39% |
| Valdosta State UniversityGA · PublicRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · On campus | $27,924 | $71,246 | 39% |
| University of Wisconsin-Green BayWI · PublicRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campus | $18,186 | $46,376 | 39% |
| Maryville University of Saint LouisMO · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Graphic DesignBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Interior DesignDesign and Visual Communications, GeneralThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $20,500 | $52,185 | 39% |
| Texas State Technical CollegeTX · PublicRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralAssociate degree · HybridWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Graphic DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $12,960 | $32,604 | 40% |
| University of GeorgiaGA · PublicRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Fully online | $31,831 | $79,901 | 40% |
| Rhode Island School of DesignRI · Private nonprofitRequest information → | IllustrationBachelor’s degree · On campus | $27,000 | $67,771 | 40% |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman CampusOK · PublicRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Interior DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $26,250 | $65,646 | 40% |
| Appalachian State UniversityNC · PublicRequest information → | Graphic DesignBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Industrial and Product DesignCommercial PhotographyInterior DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $21,435 | $53,543 | 40% |
| Bemidji State UniversityMN · PublicRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campus | $21,908 | $54,642 | 40% |
| Drexel UniversityPA · Private nonprofitRequest information → | Design and Applied Arts, OtherBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Graphic DesignFashion/Apparel DesignInterior DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $27,000 | $66,294 | 41% |
| Art Center College of DesignCA · Private nonprofitRequest information → | IllustrationBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Graphic DesignCommercial and Advertising ArtThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $31,000 | $76,093 | 41% |
| Auburn UniversityAL · PublicRequest information → | Design and Visual Communications, GeneralBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Industrial and Product DesignInterior DesignDesign and Applied Arts, OtherThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $25,125 | $61,609 | 41% |
| California State University-ChicoCA · PublicRequest information → | Game and Interactive Media DesignBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Design and Visual Communications, GeneralThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $18,227 | $44,629 | 41% |
| Ashford UniversityCA · Private for-profitRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyBachelor’s degree · Hybrid | $28,109 | $68,414 | 41% |
| Ball State UniversityIN · PublicRequest information → | Interior DesignBachelor’s degree · On campusWhat this figure actually coversThe federal government reports debt and earnings for a whole program family rather than one degree. At this institution that family also includes:Commercial and Advertising ArtFashion/Apparel DesignThe figures on this row describe all of them together. We cannot separate them, and we do not estimate. | $22,000 | $53,514 | 41% |
| Portland State UniversityOR · PublicRequest information → | Graphic DesignBachelor’s degree · On campus | $23,100 | $56,158 | 41% |
| Capella UniversityMN · Private for-profitRequest information → | Educational/Instructional TechnologyMaster’s degree · Hybrid | $33,324 | $80,916 | 41% |
Showing 150 of 2,243 programs, lowest debt-to-earnings first. Sorting reorders these 150; narrow the filters to bring the rest into view.
Source: College Scorecard, Field of Study (retrieved September 2026)
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Earnings and debt are reported by the federal government at a four-digit program level, so a figure shown against “Design and Digital Art” covers every related program at that institution rather than one named degree. Full methodology.