Design & Applied Arts at The University of Texas at Austin
What traits are you looking for in a school for Design & Applied Arts, you may want to check out the program at The University of Texas at Austin. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
The University of Texas at Austin is in Austin, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 131 design & applied arts graduations were recorded at The University of Texas at Austin.
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Online & Distance Learning at The University of Texas at Austin
Distance learning is available at The University of Texas at Austin. Of 53,864 students, 257 (0%) studied exclusively online and 19,713 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at The University of Texas at Austin
Rankings can help you compare The University of Texas at Austin’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #1 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 603 |
| Best Value | Texas | #23 of 35 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #41 of 59 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #390 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin
Graduates of The University of Texas at Austin’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 | $53,135 |
| 2 years | $55,151 |
| 3 years | $59,658 |
| 4 years | $76,309 |
| 5 years | $88,050 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from The University of Texas at Austin take home a median $76,309, compared with $77,647 for all The University of Texas at Austin graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Design & Applied Arts graduates from The University of Texas at Austin is $22,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at The University of Texas at Austin, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Design & Applied Arts graduates at The University of Texas at Austin are 85% women (111) and 15% men (20).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at The University of Texas at Austin
Among the 64 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at The University of Texas at Austin, 84% were women (54) and 16% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Austin, higher than the national average of 37%.*
Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at The University of Texas at Austin
Among the 35 master’s design & applied arts graduates at The University of Texas at Austin, 86% were women (30) and 14% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Minority students account for 40% of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Austin, 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 The University of Texas at Austin
The Design & Applied Arts program at The University of Texas at Austin includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 72 |
| Interior Design | 27 |
| Other Design & Applied Arts | 32 |
Top-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Those who complete Design & Applied Arts program at The University of Texas at Austin work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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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