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Design & Applied Arts at University of Kentucky

Design & Applied Arts at University of Kentucky

If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what University of Kentucky. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Kentucky sits in Lexington, KY.

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

Studying Online at University of Kentucky

Many students take online classes at University of Kentucky. Among 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) studied exclusively online and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Design & Applied Arts Rankings at University of Kentucky

Rankings can help you compare University of Kentucky’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #1 of 6
Best Value Kentucky #5 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #19 of 128
Best Value Southeast (Region) #84 of 128
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #131 of 603
Best Value Nationwide #369 of 600

Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from University of Kentucky

Those who finish University of Kentucky’s Design & Applied Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Design & Applied Arts at University of Kentucky
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $45,726
2 years $44,776
3 years $44,729
4 years $50,177
5 years $57,495

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of Kentucky take home a median $50,177, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of Kentucky comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of Kentucky, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of Kentucky are 79% women (34) and 21% men (9).

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

Of the 43 bachelor’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 79% were women (34) and 21% were men (9).

University of Kentucky 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 Kentucky.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 36
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Design & Applied Arts majors at University of Kentucky

Minority students account for 16% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, lower than 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 Kentucky

The Design & Applied Arts program at University of Kentucky includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Industrial Design 7
Interior Design 36

Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates

Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at University of Kentucky go on to a range of careers. 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

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