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Design & Applied Arts at American University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what American University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

American University is located in Washington, DC.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 design & applied arts degrees were granted at American University.

Online Class Availability at American University

Many students take online classes at American University. Among 12,321 students, 895 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Design & Applied Arts Rankings at American University

Use these rankings to compare American University’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#2 of 2
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#7 of 97
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#39 of 603
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#90 of 96
Best Value	Nationwide	#576 of 600

Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from American University

Students who complete American University’s Design & Applied Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$43,551

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at American University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Design & Applied Arts graduates at American University are 67% women (16) and 33% men (8).

Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at American University

Of the 13 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at American University, 85% were women (11) and 15% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 46% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at American University, higher than the national average of 37%.*

Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at American University

Among the 11 master’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at American University, 45% were women (5) and 55% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
International (Nonresident)	4

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Design & Applied Arts Concentrations at American University

This Design & Applied Arts program at American University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Graphic Design	13
Game & Interactive Media Design	11

Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates

Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at American University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Design & Applied Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Set and Exhibit Designers	$109,049
Art Directors	$103,285
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$88,198
Artists and Related Workers, All Other	$83,610
Photographers	$75,743
Designers, All Other	$73,407
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$68,967
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,757
Graphic Designers	$66,386
Video Game Designers	$62,617

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.