Puerto Rico · Design and Applied Arts

Best Design and Applied Arts institutions in Puerto Rico, ranked by earnings

The Design and Applied Arts program focuses on the intersection of design and practical application, teaching students how to create aesthetically pleasing objects for everyday use. This program is ideal for individuals interested in…

Institutions
22
offering CIP 50.04
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
805
IPEDS completions Spring 2025
Median grad earnings
$9,509
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
4
College Scorecard
Median net price
$9,370
IPEDS Spring 2025
Avg graduation rate
44%
IPEDS Spring 2025
State pay · Graphic Designers
$40,860
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 4 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc - San Sebastian
San Sebastian Private not-for-profit · Associate degree
$12,994229%$7,300$7,900
2EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc - San Juan
San Juan Private not-for-profit · Associate degree
$12,9941524%$5,708$7,900
3NUC University
Bayamon Private for-profit · Certificate degree
$9,50939654%$9,377$5,750
4Universidad Ana G. Mendez - Gurabo Campus
Gurabo Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$7,5806431%$9,370$11,250

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Graphic Designers (SOC 27-1024).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.1%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~20,000
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$61,300
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingWritingActive LearningReading Comprehension

What Graphic Designers earn in Puerto Rico

Jobs in Puerto Rico
1,280
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$40,860
median $34,180
Best-paying metro
$42,020
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Related careers

Graphic Designers
$40,860 avg · 1,280 jobs
Web and Digital Interface Designers
$56,960 avg · 230 jobs
Interior Designers
$36,410 avg · 130 jobs
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
$86,330 avg · 110 jobs
Photographers
$35,150 avg · 90 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Design and Applied Arts programs in Puerto Rico.

Which Design and Applied Arts program in Puerto Rico has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc - San Sebastian tops the list at $12,994. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Graphic Designers earn in Puerto Rico?+

The average annual wage for Graphic Designers in Puerto Rico is $40,860 (median $34,180), across about 1,280 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Design and Applied Arts program?+

The Design and Applied Arts program focuses on the intersection of design and practical application, teaching students how to create aesthetically pleasing objects for everyday use. This program is ideal for individuals interested in…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop active listening, speaking, critical thinking, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Graphic Designers?+

The national job outlook is about +2.1% growth with around 20,000 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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