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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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).
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 |
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 |
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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