Design & Applied Arts at Carnegie Mellon University
If you are interested in studying Design & Applied Arts, you may want to check out the program at Carnegie Mellon University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Carnegie Mellon University is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 44 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at Carnegie Mellon University.
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Online Class Availability at Carnegie Mellon University
Many students take online classes at Carnegie Mellon University. Of 15,888 students, 554 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,497 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Carnegie Mellon University
Use these rankings to compare Carnegie Mellon University’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #4 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #8 of 97 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #22 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #47 of 603 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #78 of 96 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #523 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University
Students who complete Carnegie Mellon 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 | $85,041 |
| 2 years | $89,859 |
| 3 years | $106,086 |
| 4 years | $126,932 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $126,932, compared with $134,648 for all Carnegie Mellon University graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Carnegie Mellon University is $24,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Design & Applied Arts graduates at Carnegie Mellon University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Carnegie Mellon University are 70% women (31) and 30% men (13).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Carnegie Mellon University
Among the 37 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at Carnegie Mellon University, 70% were women (26) and 30% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 16 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 46% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University, above the national average of 37%.*
Design & Applied Arts Doctoral Program at Carnegie Mellon University
Of the 7 doctoral design & applied arts graduates at Carnegie Mellon University, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts doctoral degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 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 Carnegie Mellon University
This Design & Applied Arts program at Carnegie Mellon University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 43 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Those who complete Design & Applied Arts program at Carnegie Mellon University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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
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