Design & Applied Arts at Indiana University-Indianapolis
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, you may want to check out the program at Indiana University-Indianapolis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Indiana University-Indianapolis sits in Indianapolis, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 32 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
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Online Class Availability at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Online coursework is an option at Indiana University-Indianapolis. Of 22,534 students, 3,022 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,340 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Use these rankings to compare Indiana University-Indianapolis’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #6 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #32 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #49 of 82 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #247 of 600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #293 of 603 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis
Those who finish Indiana University-Indianapolis’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 | $36,737 |
| 2 years | $42,682 |
| 3 years | $39,201 |
| 4 years | $46,418 |
| 5 years | $47,918 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis take home a median $46,418, compared with $67,436 for all Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Design & Applied Arts graduates at Indiana University-Indianapolis, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Indiana University-Indianapolis are 91% women (29) and 9% men (3).
Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Of the 7 associate’s design & applied arts graduates at Indiana University-Indianapolis, 100% were women (7) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 43% of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Indianapolis, below the national average of 43%.*
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Of the 23 bachelor’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Indiana University-Indianapolis, 91% were women (21) and 9% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 4% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Indianapolis, below 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 Indiana University-Indianapolis
The Design & Applied Arts program at Indiana University-Indianapolis offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Interior Design | 32 |
Top-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at Indiana University-Indianapolis work across a variety of fields. Below 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
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