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Design and Applied Arts associate's degree programs in Texas

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

$32,604Median year-4 earnings

$15,679Median federal debt

3Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Texas

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

1Austin Community College DistrictAustin · $19,939 federal debt$41,552 2Collin County Community College DistrictMcKinney · $6,900 federal debt$40,300 3Texas State Technical CollegeWaco · $15,679 federal debt$32,604 4Houston City CollegeHouston · Debt not reported$30,434 5South Texas CollegeMcAllen · Debt not reported$23,961

CAREER CONTEXT IN TX

What related occupations pay in Texas

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: $77,560
Middle 50% wage range: $59,410–$99,890
State employment: 6,730
Projected growth: +2.2%
Annual openings: 8,000

10th–90th percentile: $40,170–$128,210

27-1024Graphic Designers

State median wage: $60,150
Middle 50% wage range: $45,990–$75,540
State employment: 13,670
Projected growth: -1.7%
Annual openings: 16,000

10th–90th percentile: $36,340–$92,910

27-1019Artists and Related Workers, All Other

State median wage: $64,060
Middle 50% wage range: $37,040–$80,830
State employment: 260
Projected growth: +2.0%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $23,800–$125,050

27-1029Designers, All Other

State median wage: $41,590
Middle 50% wage range: $39,670–$75,270
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: +1.2%
Annual openings: 2,100

10th–90th percentile: $32,720–$82,720

15-1255Web and Digital Interface Designers

State median wage: $102,650
Middle 50% wage range: $78,480–$138,430
State employment: 5,910
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 8,300

10th–90th percentile: $59,290–$168,620

27-1014Special Effects Artists and Animators

State median wage: $78,930
Middle 50% wage range: $62,460–$121,960
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: -0.3%
Annual openings: 4,200

10th–90th percentile: $56,020–$150,000

27-1027Set and Exhibit Designers

State median wage: $56,930
Middle 50% wage range: $44,420–$74,500
State employment: 210
Projected growth: +1.4%
Annual openings: 2,200

10th–90th percentile: $36,480–$111,450

25-1031Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $101,040
Middle 50% wage range: $79,110–$128,670
State employment: 770
Projected growth: +2.6%
Annual openings: 700

10th–90th percentile: $61,550–$164,780

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Texas; 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	Austin Community College District	Austin	$41,552	$19,939
2	Collin County Community College District	McKinney	$40,300	$6,900
3	Texas State Technical College	Waco	$32,604	$15,679
4	Houston City College	Houston	$30,434	Not available
5	South Texas College	McAllen	$23,961	Not available

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 Texas

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

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $32,604 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $15,679 among the 3 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Texas colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Austin Community College District has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.