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Design and Applied Arts non-credential program (preparatory coursework/teacher certification) at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public

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The short version

Reported earnings are close to similar programs.

$2,698 above the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings
Not available
Highest price with a positive payoff
$210,500 / year
Modeled 10-year payoff
Withheld by data safeguards
Available price data
College-wide context only
OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential
GRADUATE-DEGREE BASELINE

$70,550 vs. $51,490

$19,060 above the national bachelor’s median in the same field.

Comparison basis318 bachelor’s program records

This is a cross-cohort benchmark, not the salary increase caused by earning this graduate credential. Your current earnings remain the correct baseline for personal ROI.

01 · PRICE CONTEXT$16,778

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWINGNot available

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$70,550

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENTNot available

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

ADDITIONAL WORKFORCE PROGRAM REPORTS

3 related offerings reported to the Department of Labor

These provider-reported records add named prices, completion and employment context where available. They describe a separate workforce-program cohort and may include non-degree training, so they are not blended into the College Scorecard earnings or DegreeVerdict ROI.

Bachelor's or baccalaureate degree normally requiring 3-5 years of full-time study such as B.A. B.S. and others · CIP 50.0409

Graphic Design B F A

Reported price
$48,064
Completion
67.0%
Employed in Q2
56.0%
Q2 quarterly earnings
$6,481
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Bachelor's or baccalaureate degree normally requiring 3-5 years of full-time study such as B.A. B.S. and others · CIP 50.0408

Interior Design B S

Reported price
$51,200
Completion
56.0%
Employed in Q2
63.0%
Q2 quarterly earnings
$9,328
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Bachelor's or baccalaureate degree normally requiring 3-5 years of full-time study such as B.A. B.S. and others · CIP 50.0404

Product Design B S

Reported price
$51,200
Completion
42.0%
Employed in Q2
54.0%
Q2 quarterly earnings
$5,597
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Program year 2022. Quarterly earnings are not annual salary. Suppressed values appear as “Not reported.” Source: U.S. Department of Labor TrainingProviderResults.gov. Showing 3 of 3 related records.
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AVERAGE NET PRICE$16,778Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$30,061Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATE79.8%Institution context
COMPLETION RATE85.3%Institution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

Not availableYear 1
$70,550Year 4
Not availableYear 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

Repayment pressure is not available

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$5,879
Estimated loan paymentNot available
Not availableborrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$70,550 vs. $67,852

$2,698 above the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$77,760 median wageMN estimate · 1,310 jobs · 25-1121$61,900–$95,490 middle 50% of MN wages+2.2% projected U.S. growth · 8,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Master's degreeGraphic Designers$63,860 median wageMN estimate · 5,570 jobs · 27-1024$51,570–$78,380 middle 50% of MN wages-1.7% projected U.S. growth · 16,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeCommercial and Industrial Designers$94,370 median wageMN estimate · 590 jobs · 27-1021$75,490–$103,080 middle 50% of MN wages+2.4% projected U.S. growth · 2,800 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeArtists and Related Workers, All Other$71,240 median wageU.S. estimate · 6,930 jobs · 27-1019+2.0% projected U.S. growth · 1,100 openings/yrTypical entry: No formal educational credentialDesigners, All Other$64,950 median wageU.S. estimate · 9,480 jobs · 27-1029+1.2% projected U.S. growth · 2,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeWeb and Digital Interface Designers$82,650 median wageMN estimate · 1,520 jobs · 15-1255$63,100–$100,360 middle 50% of MN wages+6.0% projected U.S. growth · 8,300 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeSet and Exhibit Designers$66,090 median wageMN estimate · 150 jobs · 27-1027$62,560–$75,140 middle 50% of MN wages+1.4% projected U.S. growth · 2,200 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeSpecial Effects Artists and Animators$64,990 median wageMN estimate · 30 jobs · 27-1014$64,980–$69,960 middle 50% of MN wages-0.3% projected U.S. growth · 4,200 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeArt Directors$109,700 median wageMN estimate · 920 jobs · 27-1011$89,380–$134,990 middle 50% of MN wages+4.2% projected U.S. growth · 12,200 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeArchitecture Teachers, Postsecondary$95,560 median wageMN estimate · 120 jobs · 25-1031$82,350–$130,000 middle 50% of MN wages+2.6% projected U.S. growth · 700 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreePostsecondary Teachers, All Other$84,280 median wageMN estimate · 2,620 jobs · 25-1199$71,850–$84,280 middle 50% of MN wages+2.0% projected U.S. growth · 12,500 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeInterior Designers$73,270 median wageMN estimate · 1,220 jobs · 27-1025$54,070–$83,920 middle 50% of MN wages+2.7% projected U.S. growth · 7,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degree
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