Program Analysis
At $33,915/yr, Design and Applied Arts graduates from Brigham Young University land near the $33,862 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 23.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Design and Applied Arts programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Design and Applied Arts's typical career paths, with 38% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $12,065 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #39 of 290 nationally, this is a top-5% Design and Applied Arts program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $59,245 show a 75% jump from the $33,915 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.