Design & Applied Arts at Art Center College of Design
What traits are you looking for in a school for Design & Applied Arts, you may want to check out the program at Art Center College of Design. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Art Center College of Design is in Pasadena, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 230 design & applied arts graduations were recorded at Art Center College of Design.
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Online Class Availability at Art Center College of Design
Many students take online classes at Art Center College of Design. Among 2,308 students, 28 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 793 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Art Center College of Design
Rankings can help you compare Art Center College of Design’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #41 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #56 of 113 |
| Best Value | California | #83 of 83 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #112 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #297 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #596 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Art Center College of Design
Graduates of Art Center College of Design’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 | $40,017 |
| 2 years | $50,856 |
| 3 years | $57,513 |
| 4 years | $71,547 |
| 5 years | $81,385 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Art Center College of Design earn a median of $71,547, compared with $63,094 for all Art Center College of Design graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Art Center College of Design comes in at $31,050.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Art Center College of Design, by degree type.
Program-wide, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Art Center College of Design are 73% women (167) and 27% men (63).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Art Center College of Design
Among the 198 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at Art Center College of Design, 76% were women (151) and 24% were men (47).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Art Center College of Design.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 96 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 60 |
Minority students account for 62% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Art Center College of Design, higher than the national average of 37%.*
Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at Art Center College of Design
Of the 32 master’s design & applied arts graduates at Art Center College of Design, 50% were women (16) and 50% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Art Center College of Design.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 20 |
Minority students account for 19% of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Art Center College of Design, lower than the national average of 25%.*
*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 Art Center College of Design
The Design & Applied Arts program at Art Center College of Design breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Commercial & Advertising Art | 6 |
| Graphic Design | 84 |
| Illustration | 140 |
Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Those who complete Design & Applied Arts program at Art Center College of Design go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Design & Applied Arts graduates, 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
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