Design & Applied Arts at Kent State University at Kent
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, you may want to check out the program at Kent State University at Kent. Get started with the following essential facts.
Kent State University at Kent is located in Kent, OH.
During the most recent reporting year, 297 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at Kent State University at Kent.
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Online Class Availability at Kent State University at Kent
Distance learning is available at Kent State University at Kent. Of 26,374 students, 4,457 (17%) studied exclusively online and 12,660 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Kent State University at Kent
Use these rankings to compare Kent State University at Kent’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #5 of 22 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #11 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 82 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #56 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #103 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #403 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Kent State University at Kent
Students who complete Kent State University at Kent’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 | $35,399 |
| 2 years | $38,116 |
| 3 years | $42,494 |
| 4 years | $45,915 |
| 5 years | $52,096 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Kent State University at Kent report median earnings of $45,915, compared with $52,827 for all Kent State University at Kent graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Kent State University at Kent comes in at $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Design & Applied Arts graduates at Kent State University at Kent, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Kent State University at Kent are 84% women (248) and 16% men (49).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Kent State University at Kent
Of the 282 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at Kent State University at Kent, 84% were women (236) and 16% were men (46).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 201 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 26 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 20 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 24% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent, below the national average of 37%.*
Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at Kent State University at Kent
Of the 15 master’s design & applied arts graduates at Kent State University at Kent, 80% were women (12) and 20% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 20% of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent, 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 Kent State University at Kent
This Design & Applied Arts program at Kent State University at Kent breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 93 |
| Commercial & Advertising Art | 5 |
| Commercial Photography | 15 |
| Fashion Design | 122 |
| Interior Design | 62 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Students who finish Design & Applied Arts program at Kent State University at Kent go on to a range of careers. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.