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Best Design and Applied Arts Schools in Pennsylvania
Top Design and Applied Arts programs in Pennsylvania ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 16
Avg major earnings: $57,853
Top Design and Applied Arts Programs in Pennsylvania
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University #38 national | $126,932 |
| 2 | Drexel University #118 national | $62,097 |
| 3 | Thomas Jefferson University #268 national | $46,237 |
| 4 | Susquehanna University #424 national | $53,795 |
| 5 | Robert Morris University #443 national | $38,976 |
| 6 | Marywood University #447 national | $45,948 |
| 7 | Temple University #450 national | $57,777 |
| 8 | York College of Pennsylvania #638 national | $49,817 |
| 9 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania #1101 national | $44,383 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania College of Technology #1124 national | N/A |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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