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Design and Applied Arts associate's degree programs in Florida

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$38,716Median year-4 earnings

$24,792Median federal debt

4Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Florida

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Seminole State College of FloridaSanford · $10,667 federal debt$43,175 2Palm Beach State CollegeLake Worth · Debt not reported$40,966 3Full Sail UniversityWinter Park · $34,679 federal debt$38,716 4Rasmussen University-FloridaOcala · $28,722 federal debt$37,689 5Keiser University-Ft LauderdaleFort Lauderdale · $24,792 federal debt$29,280

CAREER CONTEXT IN FL

What related occupations pay in Florida

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1121Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $63,820
Middle 50% wage range: $60,700–$90,520
State employment: 2,490
Projected growth: +2.2%
Annual openings: 8,000

10th–90th percentile: $52,830–$114,310

27-1024Graphic Designers

State median wage: $61,660
Middle 50% wage range: $49,510–$80,680
State employment: 12,660
Projected growth: -1.7%
Annual openings: 16,000

10th–90th percentile: $39,810–$101,860

27-1021Commercial and Industrial Designers

State median wage: $78,720
Middle 50% wage range: $59,960–$84,610
State employment: 1,990
Projected growth: +2.4%
Annual openings: 2,800

10th–90th percentile: $51,440–$120,640

27-1029Designers, All Other

State median wage: $65,510
Middle 50% wage range: $43,940–$77,210
State employment: 440
Projected growth: +1.2%
Annual openings: 2,100

10th–90th percentile: $28,250–$101,000

27-1019Artists and Related Workers, All Other

State median wage: $45,870
Middle 50% wage range: $45,310–$72,820
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: +2.0%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $40,210–$122,700

27-1014Special Effects Artists and Animators

State median wage: $85,870
Middle 50% wage range: $81,730–$104,410
State employment: 1,530
Projected growth: -0.3%
Annual openings: 4,200

10th–90th percentile: $71,140–$114,920

15-1255Web and Digital Interface Designers

State median wage: $77,730
Middle 50% wage range: $60,880–$108,800
State employment: 4,620
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 8,300

10th–90th percentile: $49,710–$142,910

27-1027Set and Exhibit Designers

State median wage: $60,750
Middle 50% wage range: $48,650–$77,960
State employment: 740
Projected growth: +1.4%
Annual openings: 2,200

10th–90th percentile: $45,670–$101,030

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Florida; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Seminole State College of Florida	Sanford	$43,175	$10,667
2	Palm Beach State College	Lake Worth	$40,966	Not available
3	Full Sail University	Winter Park	$38,716	$34,679
4	Rasmussen University-Florida	Ocala	$37,689	$28,722
5	Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale	Fort Lauderdale	$29,280	$24,792

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Design and Applied Arts in Florida

What do Design and Applied Arts associate's degree graduates earn in Florida?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $38,716 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $24,792 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Florida colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Seminole State College of Florida has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.