Program Analysis
Oregon State University's Design and Applied Arts graduates start at $35,614/yr — above the $33,862 national average, though not by a wide margin.
The 10.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 38% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $21,500 debt-to-$35,614 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #112 out of 290 programs, Oregon State University's Design and Applied Arts offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $35,614 to $53,265 shows 50% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.