Design & Applied Arts at California State University-Monterey Bay
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Monterey Bay. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Monterey Bay is in Seaside, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 42 design & applied arts graduations were recorded at California State University-Monterey Bay.
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Studying Online at California State University-Monterey Bay
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Monterey Bay. Of 7,713 students, 420 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,559 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at California State University-Monterey Bay
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Monterey Bay’s Design & Applied Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from California State University-Monterey Bay
Those who finish California State University-Monterey Bay’s Design & Applied Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,612 |
| 2 years | $40,368 |
| 3 years | $38,201 |
| 4 years | $48,939 |
| 5 years | $56,342 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Design & Applied Arts graduates from California State University-Monterey Bay earn a median of $48,939, compared with $55,901 for all California State University-Monterey Bay graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from California State University-Monterey Bay is $14,827.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at California State University-Monterey Bay, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Design & Applied Arts graduates at California State University-Monterey Bay are 57% women (24) and 43% men (18).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Monterey Bay
Of the 41 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at California State University-Monterey Bay, 56% were women (23) and 44% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Monterey Bay.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 24 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 73% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Monterey Bay, higher than the national average of 37%.*
*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 California State University-Monterey Bay
The Design & Applied Arts program at California State University-Monterey Bay breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 41 |
| Illustration | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at California State University-Monterey Bay pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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