Design & Applied Arts at Ohio University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, consider the program at Ohio University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ohio University-Main Campus is in Athens, OH.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 29 design & applied arts degrees were granted at Ohio University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ohio University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Ohio University-Main Campus. Of 26,323 students, 6,865 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,651 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Ohio University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Ohio University-Main Campus’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #11 of 22 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #12 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #40 of 82 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #58 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #227 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #419 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus
Students who complete Ohio University-Main Campus’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 | $31,458 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $40,320 |
| 4 years | $42,105 |
| 5 years | $53,422 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus take home a median $42,105, compared with $64,618 for all Ohio University-Main Campus graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus is $26,791.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus are 69% women (20) and 31% men (9).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Of the 18 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, 78% were women (14) and 22% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus, below the national average of 37%.*
Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Of the 9 master’s design & applied arts graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 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 Ohio University-Main Campus
This Design & Applied Arts program at Ohio University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Commercial Photography | 6 |
| Graphic Design | 21 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | 2 |
Top-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Students who finish Design & Applied Arts program at Ohio University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying 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.