Design & Applied Arts at University of North Texas
If you are interested in studying Design & Applied Arts, consider the program at University of North Texas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of North Texas is in Denton, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 141 design & applied arts degrees were granted at University of North Texas.
Featured schools near , edit
Online & Distance Learning at University of North Texas
Online coursework is an option at University of North Texas. Among 46,864 students, 6,208 (13%) studied exclusively online and 25,860 (55%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at University of North Texas
Use these rankings to compare University of North Texas’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #10 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 60 |
| Best Value | Texas | #18 of 35 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #29 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #119 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #292 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from University of North Texas
Those who finish University of North Texas’s Design & Applied Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,405 |
| 2 years | $38,937 |
| 3 years | $43,985 |
| 4 years | $44,263 |
| 5 years | $55,345 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of North Texas report median earnings of $44,263, compared with $58,467 for all University of North Texas graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Design & Applied Arts graduates from University of North Texas comes in at $22,288.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of North Texas, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at University of North Texas are 80% women (113) and 20% men (28).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of North Texas
Of the 126 bachelor’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at University of North Texas, 79% were women (100) and 21% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Texas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 37 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 58% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Texas, higher than the national average of 37%.*
Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at University of North Texas
Among the 15 master’s design & applied arts graduates at University of North Texas, 87% were women (13) and 13% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at University of North Texas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at University of North Texas, above the national average of 25%.*
*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 North Texas
The Design & Applied Arts program at University of North Texas includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 81 |
| Fashion Design | 24 |
| Interior Design | 36 |
Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Students who finish Design & Applied Arts program at University of North Texas work across a variety of fields. 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.