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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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).
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 |
*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
- 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.