Design and Applied Arts at Saint Louis Community College

Associate's Degree

Location: Bridgeton, MO•In-State Tuition: $3,660•Out-of-State Tuition: $6,990
Median Earnings (1yr)
$25,929
40th percentile
Est. Median Debt
$13,625
Est. from national median (47 programs)
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Saint Louis Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Saint Louis Community College graduates earn $26k, placing them in the 40th percentile of all design and applied arts associates programs nationally.

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 Missouri

Design and Applied Arts associates's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (5 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Saint Louis Community College$25,929$29,249$13,625*—
National Median$27,846—$14,454*0.52
* Estimated from similar programs

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 Saint Louis Community College, 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.

Sample Size: Based on 19 graduates with reported earnings and 10 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.