Design & Applied Arts at Clemson University
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, you may want to check out the program at Clemson University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Clemson University sits in Clemson, SC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 78 design & applied arts graduations were recorded at Clemson University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Clemson University
Many students take online classes at Clemson University. Of 29,077 students, 2,046 (7%) studied exclusively online and 9,006 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Clemson University
These rankings give you a sense of how Clemson University’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 128 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #9 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #32 of 603 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #99 of 128 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #434 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Clemson University
Students who complete Clemson University’s Design & Applied Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,708 |
| 2 years | $42,156 |
| 3 years | $47,152 |
| 4 years | $51,270 |
| 5 years | $57,835 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Clemson University take home a median $51,270, compared with $66,054 for all Clemson University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Clemson University is $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Clemson University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Clemson University are 76% women (59) and 24% men (19).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Clemson University
Of the 75 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at Clemson University, 76% were women (57) and 24% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Clemson University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 63 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Clemson University, lower than the national average of 37%.*
Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at Clemson University
Among the 3 master’s design & applied arts graduates at Clemson University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Clemson University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
*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 Clemson University
The Design & Applied Arts program at Clemson University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Design | 78 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at Clemson University pursue many career paths. Here 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.