Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Design and Applied Arts at Atlantic University
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Poor return
$-254,661 over 10 years
For graduates of Design and Applied Arts at Atlantic University.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | Certificate | $22,695 | $16,220 | -806% | Poor return |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate's | $23,385 | — | -1,782% | Poor return |
| Design and Applied Arts | Certificate | $32,355 | — | -2,068% | Poor return |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL | Certificate | $161,878 | — | +1,486% | Strong return |
| 2 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | Certificate | $81,759 | — | +714% | Strong return |
| 3 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | Certificate | $67,899 | $60,449 | +180% | Strong return |
| 4 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | Certificate | $65,069 | — | +175% | Strong return |
| 5 | Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD | Certificate | $95,843 | $39,905 | +174% | Strong return |
| 6 | Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA | Certificate | $73,016 | — | +142% | Strong return |
| 7 | Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI | Certificate | $87,069 | — | +108% | Strong return |
| 8 | School of Visual Arts New York, NY | Certificate | $86,536 | — | +79% | Strong return |
| 9 | The New School New York, NY | Certificate | $89,284 | $42,587 | +77% | Strong return |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | Certificate | $75,673 | $75,495 | +76% | Strong return |
Other majors at Atlantic University
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | Certificate | $22,695 | $16,220 | -806% | Poor return |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Associate's | $22,205 | $4,049 | -1,691% | Poor return |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate's | $23,385 | — | -1,782% | Poor return |
| Design and Applied Arts | Certificate | $32,355 | — | -2,068% | Poor return |
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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.