Design and Applied Arts at New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York
Ranked 41st 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 New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York's bachelor's program in Design and Applied Arts earn a median $38,434 one year after graduating, rising to $71,728 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% above the national median of $58,393 for this field, ranking 41st 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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