Design and Applied Arts bachelor's degree programs in Texas
Compare 13 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Texas
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1The University of Texas at AustinAustin · $22,500 federal debt$69,8462Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth · Debt not reported$68,3133University of HoustonHouston · $27,000 federal debt$64,6124Baylor UniversityWaco · $26,500 federal debt$63,5225East Texas A&M UniversityCommerce · Debt not reported$61,7486Texas State UniversitySan Marcos · $24,353 federal debt$61,5397University of North TexasDenton · $22,288 federal debt$57,7538Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville · $29,000 federal debt$57,0199Saint Edward's UniversityAustin · $26,000 federal debt$54,29710Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene · $21,875 federal debt$49,818
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 | The University of Texas at Austin | Austin | $69,846 | $22,500 |
| 2 | Texas Christian University | Fort Worth | $68,313 | Not available |
| 3 | University of Houston | Houston | $64,612 | $27,000 |
| 4 | Baylor University | Waco | $63,522 | $26,500 |
| 5 | East Texas A&M University | Commerce | $61,748 | Not available |
| 6 | Texas State University | San Marcos | $61,539 | $24,353 |
| 7 | University of North Texas | Denton | $57,753 | $22,288 |
| 8 | Sam Houston State University | Huntsville | $57,019 | $29,000 |
| 9 | Saint Edward's University | Austin | $54,297 | $26,000 |
| 10 | Abilene Christian University | Abilene | $49,818 | $21,875 |
| 11 | University of the Incarnate Word | San Antonio | $48,472 | $27,000 |
| 12 | The University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson | $47,186 | $20,403 |
| 13 | Lamar University | Beaumont | $46,341 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Design and Applied Arts in Texas
What do Design and Applied Arts bachelor's degree graduates earn in Texas?
Across 13 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $57,753 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $24,353 among the 10 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. The University of Texas at Austin has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.