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 Indiana

Design and Applied Arts bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Indiana (23 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Grace College and Theological Seminary$30,385
University of Notre Dame$46,825$65,839$20,2500.43
Purdue University-Main Campus$44,602$49,180$20,2500.45
Ball State University$36,864$22,0000.60
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne$35,439$39,179$27,0000.76
Taylor University$31,921$22,0000.69
National Median$33,563$26,8800.80

Other Design and Applied Arts Programs in Indiana

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Indiana schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
$62,693$46,825$20,250
Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette
$9,992$44,602$20,250
Ball State University
Muncie
$10,758$36,864$22,000
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne
$35,420$35,439$27,000
Taylor University
Upland
$39,104$31,921$22,000

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 Grace College and Theological Seminary, approximately 29% 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.