Design and Applied Arts at Missouri Western State University
Ranked 135th of 135 bachelor's programs in Design and Applied Arts by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Design and Applied Arts (bachelor's) graduates.
Graduates of Missouri Western State University's bachelor's program in Design and Applied Arts earn a median $32,711 one year after graduating, rising to $51,028 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 34% below the national median of $58,393 for this field, ranking 135th of 135 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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