Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Georgia

Design and Applied Arts bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (15 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
American InterContinental University-Atlanta$32,092
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus$52,694$74,666$26,3540.50
Georgia Southern University$39,355$48,787$26,0000.66
University of North Georgia$26,823$45,470
Kennesaw State University$25,839$20,5000.79
Savannah College of Art and Design$23,400$38,775$27,0001.15
National Median$33,563$26,8800.80

Other Design and Applied Arts Programs in Georgia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta
$11,764$52,694$26,354
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro
$5,905$39,355$26,000
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega
$5,009$26,823
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw
$5,786$25,839$20,500
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah
$40,595$23,400$27,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At American InterContinental University-Atlanta, approximately 83% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.