Design & Applied Arts at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University-Main Campus sits in West Lafayette, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 68 design & applied arts degrees were granted at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Purdue University-Main Campus. Of 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University-Main Campus’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #16 of 603 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #31 of 82 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #249 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Students who complete Purdue 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 | $42,205 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $44,916 |
| 4 years | $49,180 |
| 5 years | $53,610 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus earn a median of $49,180, compared with $79,539 for all Purdue University-Main Campus graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus is $20,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 79% women (54) and 21% men (14).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 64 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 78% were women (50) and 22% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 37%.*
Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 4 master’s design & applied arts graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
*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 Purdue University-Main Campus
The Design & Applied Arts program at Purdue University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 29 |
| Industrial Design | 15 |
| Interior Design | 20 |
| Other Design & Applied Arts | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Those who complete Design & Applied Arts program at Purdue University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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
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