Design & Applied Arts at University of Kansas
If you are interested in studying Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what University of Kansas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Kansas is in Lawrence, KS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 71 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at University of Kansas.
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Online Class Availability at University of Kansas
Online coursework is an option at University of Kansas. Among 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at University of Kansas
Rankings can help you compare University of Kansas’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #14 of 53 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #33 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #116 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #367 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from University of Kansas
Students who complete University of Kansas’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 | $32,536 |
| 2 years | $37,208 |
| 3 years | $47,124 |
| 4 years | $50,894 |
| 5 years | $57,249 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of Kansas take home a median $50,894, compared with $65,918 for all University of Kansas graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of Kansas comes in at $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of Kansas, by degree type.
Program-wide, Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of Kansas are 61% women (43) and 39% men (28).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of Kansas
Among the 60 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at University of Kansas, 62% were women (37) and 38% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 49 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, lower than the national average of 37%.*
Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at University of Kansas
Among the 3 master’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at University of Kansas, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at University of Kansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| 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 Kansas
This Design & Applied Arts program at University of Kansas offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 71 |
Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Students who finish Design & Applied Arts program at University of Kansas go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.