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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 |
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
- 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.