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Design & Applied Arts at University of Houston

Design & Applied Arts at University of Houston

If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, consider the program at University of Houston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Houston sits in Houston, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 43 design & applied arts degrees were granted at University of Houston.

Studying Online at University of Houston

Many students take online classes at University of Houston. Among 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) studied exclusively online and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Design & Applied Arts Rankings at University of Houston

Use these rankings to compare University of Houston’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #7 of 35
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #12 of 60
Best Value Texas #16 of 35
Best Value Southwest (Region) #28 of 59
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #113 of 603
Best Value Nationwide #275 of 600

Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from University of Houston

Students who complete University of Houston’s Design & Applied Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Design & Applied Arts at University of Houston
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $38,297
2 years $43,426
3 years $48,448
4 years $54,250
5 years $64,210

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of Houston earn a median of $54,250, compared with $66,496 for all University of Houston graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.

Design & Applied Arts earnings compared with all majors at University of Houston

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of Houston is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of Houston, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of Houston are 60% women (26) and 40% men (17).

Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston

Of the 41 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at University of Houston, 59% were women (24) and 41% were men (17).

University of Houston 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 University of Houston.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 14
Black / African American 1
Asian 7
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Design & Applied Arts majors at University of Houston

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston, higher than the national average of 37%.*

Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at University of Houston

Among the 2 master’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at University of Houston, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

University of Houston 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 University of Houston.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Design & Applied Arts majors at University of Houston

*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 Houston

This Design & Applied Arts program at University of Houston offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Industrial Design 20
Graphic Design 23

Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates

Those who complete Design & Applied Arts program at University of Houston pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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

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