Design & Applied Arts at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is located in North Dartmouth, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 49 design & applied arts graduations were recorded at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. Of 7,968 students, 1,690 (21%) studied exclusively online and 751 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Rankings can help you compare University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth’s Design & Applied Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #8 of 18 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #8 of 18 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #14 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #17 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #242 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #425 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Graduates of University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth’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 | $32,703 |
| 2 years | $34,298 |
| 3 years | $43,543 |
| 4 years | $45,008 |
| 5 years | $49,179 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth take home a median $45,008, compared with $65,700 for all University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth are 65% women (32) and 35% men (17).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Of the 49 bachelor’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, 65% were women (32) and 35% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 41 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 10% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, 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 Massachusetts-Dartmouth
The Design & Applied Arts program at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fashion Design | 6 |
| Graphic Design | 31 |
| Illustration | 12 |
Top-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.