Design & Applied Arts at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what University of Cincinnati-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is in Cincinnati, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 127 design & applied arts degrees were granted at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus. Of 45,026 students, 9,022 (20%) studied exclusively online and 19,145 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Cincinnati-Main Campus’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #3 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 82 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #15 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 603 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #63 of 82 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #446 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Graduates of University of Cincinnati-Main Campus’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 | $50,148 |
| 2 years | $45,227 |
| 3 years | $54,821 |
| 4 years | $56,482 |
| 5 years | $69,447 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of Cincinnati-Main Campus take home a median $56,482, compared with $66,139 for all University of Cincinnati-Main Campus graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of Cincinnati-Main Campus stands at $25,851.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus are 82% women (104) and 18% men (23).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Among the 127 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, 82% were women (104) and 18% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 103 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 15% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, below the national average of 37%.*
*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 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
This Design & Applied Arts program at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 68 |
| Fashion Design | 28 |
| Interior Design | 31 |
Top-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Below 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
- 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.