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Design & Applied Arts at Texas State University

Design & Applied Arts at Texas State University

If you are interested in studying Design & Applied Arts, you may want to check out the program at Texas State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Texas State University sits in San Marcos, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 109 design & applied arts degrees were granted at Texas State University.

Studying Online at Texas State University

Many students take online classes at Texas State University. Among 40,674 students, 2,395 (6%) studied exclusively online and 15,927 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Texas State University

Use these rankings to compare Texas State University’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #5 of 35
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #7 of 60
Best Value Texas #22 of 35
Best Value Southwest (Region) #38 of 59
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #80 of 603
Best Value Nationwide #340 of 600

Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Texas State University

Graduates of Texas State 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 Texas State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $39,060
2 years $39,784
3 years $46,570
4 years $54,246
5 years $62,197

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Texas State University report median earnings of $54,246, compared with $55,350 for all Texas State University graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.

Design & Applied Arts earnings compared with all majors at Texas State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Texas State University is $24,353.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Texas State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Texas State University are 75% women (82) and 25% men (27).

Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Texas State University

Among the 105 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at Texas State University, 75% were women (79) and 25% were men (26).

Texas State 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 Texas State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 43
Hispanic / Latino 43
Black / African American 9
Asian 1
Two or More Races 6
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Design & Applied Arts majors at Texas State University

Minority students account for 56% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas State University, higher than the national average of 37%.*

Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at Texas State University

Among the 4 master’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Texas State University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

Texas State 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 Texas State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Design & Applied Arts majors at Texas State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Texas State University, above 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 Texas State University

This Design & Applied Arts program at Texas State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Visual Communications 79
Interior Design 30

Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates

Students who finish Design & Applied Arts program at Texas State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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

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