Design & Applied Arts at Temple University
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Temple University is located in Philadelphia, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 design & applied arts degrees were granted at Temple University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Temple University
Many students take online classes at Temple University. Of 29,640 students, 2,344 (8%) studied exclusively online and 12,742 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Temple University
Use these rankings to compare Temple University’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #6 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #12 of 97 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #20 of 28 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #74 of 96 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #82 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #502 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Temple University
Students who complete Temple 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 | $43,047 |
| 2 years | $42,682 |
| 3 years | $49,749 |
| 4 years | $57,777 |
| 5 years | $63,888 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Temple University report median earnings of $57,777, compared with $68,379 for all Temple University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Temple University is $26,875.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Temple University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Temple University are 73% women (11) and 27% men (4).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Temple University
Of the 11 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at Temple University, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Temple University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Temple University, lower than the national average of 37%.*
Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at Temple University
Among the 4 master’s design & applied arts graduates at Temple University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Temple University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Temple University, higher than 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 Temple University
The Design & Applied Arts program at Temple University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 4 |
| Graphic Design | 11 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at Temple University work across a variety of fields. 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
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