Design & Applied Arts at Liberty University
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, consider the program at Liberty University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 292 design & applied arts degrees were granted at Liberty University.
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Online Class Availability at Liberty University
Many students take online classes at Liberty University. Among 104,327 students, 88,309 (85%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,616 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Liberty University
Use these rankings to compare Liberty University’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #7 of 12 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #12 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #59 of 128 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #110 of 128 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #344 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #513 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Liberty University
Graduates of Liberty 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 | $32,506 |
| 2 years | $31,547 |
| 3 years | $35,368 |
| 4 years | $36,375 |
| 5 years | $45,177 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Liberty University earn a median of $36,375, compared with $50,359 for all Liberty University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Liberty University is $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Liberty University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Liberty University are 76% women (222) and 24% men (70).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Liberty University
Among the 218 bachelor’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Liberty University, 78% were women (170) and 22% were men (48).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 157 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 8 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 22 |
Minority students account for 16% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Liberty University, below the national average of 37%.*
Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at Liberty University
Of the 74 master’s design & applied arts graduates at Liberty University, 70% were women (52) and 30% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 13 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 34% of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Liberty University, above 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 Liberty University
The Design & Applied Arts program at Liberty University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 129 |
| Industrial Design | 5 |
| Interior Design | 33 |
| Graphic Design | 125 |
Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at Liberty University 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.