Design & Applied Arts at George Washington University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what George Washington University. Get started with the following essential facts.
George Washington University sits in Washington, DC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 52 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at George Washington University.
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Online & Distance Learning at George Washington University
Online coursework is an option at George Washington University. Among 25,374 students, 3,989 (16%) studied exclusively online and 1,955 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at George Washington University
These rankings give you a sense of how George Washington University’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #5 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #33 of 603 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #83 of 96 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #551 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from George Washington University
Students who complete George Washington 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 | $47,886 |
| 2 years | $48,029 |
| 3 years | $51,906 |
| 4 years | $60,984 |
| 5 years | $71,410 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Design & Applied Arts graduates from George Washington University take home a median $60,984, compared with $92,364 for all George Washington University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at George Washington University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Design & Applied Arts graduates at George Washington University are 73% women (38) and 27% men (14).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at George Washington University
Of the 28 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at George Washington University, 64% were women (18) and 36% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at George Washington University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 43% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at George Washington University, higher than the national average of 37%.*
Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at George Washington University
Among the 24 master’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at George Washington University, 83% were women (20) and 17% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at George Washington University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 21% of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at George Washington University, 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 George Washington University
The Design & Applied Arts program at George Washington University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 17 |
| Interior Design | 26 |
| Graphic Design | 9 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at George Washington University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.