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Design & Applied Arts at Syracuse University

Design & Applied Arts at Syracuse University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what Syracuse University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Syracuse University is in Syracuse, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 124 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at Syracuse University.

Studying Online at Syracuse University

Many students take online classes at Syracuse University. Of 22,589 students, 2,298 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,396 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Syracuse University

These rankings give you a sense of how Syracuse University’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #1 of 40
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #9 of 97
Best Value New York #35 of 39
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #48 of 603
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #89 of 96
Best Value Nationwide #571 of 600

Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Syracuse University

Graduates of Syracuse University’s Design & Applied Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Design & Applied Arts at Syracuse University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $40,400
2 years $38,505
3 years $51,323
4 years $58,439
5 years $64,921

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Syracuse University report median earnings of $58,439, compared with $69,552 for all Syracuse University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Design & Applied Arts earnings compared with all majors at Syracuse University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Syracuse University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Design & Applied Arts graduates at Syracuse University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Syracuse University are 75% women (93) and 25% men (31).

Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Syracuse University

Among the 104 bachelor’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Syracuse University, 74% were women (77) and 26% were men (27).

Syracuse University gender breakdown of Design & Applied Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Syracuse University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 57
Hispanic / Latino 7
Black / African American 9
Asian 11
American Indian / Alaska Native 2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 5
International (Nonresident) 10
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Design & Applied Arts majors at Syracuse University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 34% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, lower than the national average of 37%.*

Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at Syracuse University

Among the 20 master’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Syracuse University, 80% were women (16) and 20% were men (4).

Syracuse University gender breakdown of Design & Applied Arts Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Syracuse University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Asian 1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
International (Nonresident) 18
Racial-ethnic diversity of Design & Applied Arts majors at Syracuse University

Minority students account for 10% of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, below 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 Syracuse University

This Design & Applied Arts program at Syracuse University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Visual Communications 27
Commercial & Advertising Art 12
Industrial Design 17
Fashion Design 24
Illustration 23
Other Design & Applied Arts 21

Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates

Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at Syracuse University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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

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