Design & Applied Arts at Central Connecticut State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Design & Applied Arts, consider the program at Central Connecticut State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Central Connecticut State University sits in New Britain, CT.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 45 design & applied arts graduations were recorded at Central Connecticut State University.
Featured schools near , edit
Studying Online at Central Connecticut State University
Online coursework is an option at Central Connecticut State University. Among 9,997 students, 379 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,685 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Central Connecticut State University
Rankings can help you compare Central Connecticut State University’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #8 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #11 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #162 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #353 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Central Connecticut State University
Graduates of Central Connecticut State University’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 | $34,695 |
| 2 years | $36,938 |
| 3 years | $39,575 |
| 4 years | $50,565 |
| 5 years | $53,222 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn a median of $50,565, compared with $68,811 for all Central Connecticut State University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Central Connecticut State University is $22,641.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Central Connecticut State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Central Connecticut State University are 47% women (21) and 53% men (24).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Central Connecticut State University
Among the 40 bachelor’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Central Connecticut State University, 48% were women (19) and 52% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Connecticut State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 42% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Connecticut State University, above the national average of 37%.*
Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at Central Connecticut State University
Among the 5 master’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Central Connecticut State University, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Central Connecticut State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Central Connecticut State University, below 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 Central Connecticut State University
This Design & Applied Arts program at Central Connecticut State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 45 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Students who finish Design & Applied Arts program at Central Connecticut State University work across a variety of fields. Below are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.