Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $31,885 track close to the $33,862 national median for Design and Applied Arts programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 4.6x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.
AI risk is moderate — 38% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $26,915 debt-to-$31,885 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #185 out of 290 programs, LIM College's financial outcomes for Design and Applied Arts trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $31,885 to $56,151 over five years (76% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.