Associate's Degree
Design and Applied Arts at University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa · See Design and Applied Arts nationally
Break-even
+$14,354 over 10 years
For graduates of Design and Applied Arts at University of Northern Iowa.
The payoff is roughly break-even — the degree recovers its cost, but slowly.
$38,637
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$50,416
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$21,965
Median debt as of 2024
$14,354
10-year net gain as of 2024
Design and Applied Arts at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
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| 1 | San Jose State University San Jose, CA | Associate's | $93,917 | — | +1,678% | Strong return |
| 2 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | Associate's | $73,474 | $19,839 | +1,302% | Strong return |
| 3 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | Associate's | $91,029 | $26,354 | +1,260% | Strong return |
| 4 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Associate's | $85,813 | $19,000 | +1,175% | Strong return |
| 5 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | Associate's | $85,351 | $12,250 | +1,136% | Strong return |
| 6 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | Associate's | $80,163 | — | +1,134% | Strong return |
| 7 | Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA | Associate's | $61,539 | — | +1,113% | Strong return |
| 8 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | Associate's | $88,050 | $18,000 | +830% | Strong return |
| 9 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | Associate's | $71,008 | $15,000 | +766% | Strong return |
| 10 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | Associate's | $67,824 | $16,500 | +749% | Strong return |
Other majors at University of Northern Iowa
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Associate's | $97,609 | $22,770 | +1,212% | Strong return |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Associate's | $89,797 | $22,500 | +1,020% | Strong return |
| Construction Management | Associate's | $83,917 | $18,000 | +915% | Strong return |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Associate's | $84,528 | $19,829 | +913% | Strong return |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's | $81,462 | $18,750 | +844% | Strong return |
| Economics | Associate's | $76,060 | $17,169 | +716% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Certificate | $90,312 | — | +612% | Strong return |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Associate's | $71,845 | $18,770 | +595% | Strong return |
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Design and Applied Arts at University of Northern Iowa
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.